https://bagscblog.com/2020/05/21/new-us-stamps-honor-the-huntington-among-ten-us-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/572704-l0.jpg572704-L0The "American Gardens" Forever stamps honoring ten US gardens were released by the US Post Office in May, 2020.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/huntington-stamp-full.jpghuntington-stamp-fullThe Huntington Botanical Gardens Forever stamp from the US Postal Service.2020-05-22T06:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/03/08/special-auction-preview-opens-for-asba-6th-annual-online-art-auction/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/screen-shot-2020-03-08-at-2.13.35-pm.pngScreen Shot 2020-03-08 at 2.13.35 PMASBA 6th Annual Online Auction2020-03-09T01:12:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/03/08/a-mural-celebrates-the-natural-habitat-of-the-rillitobend-neighborhood/2020-03-09T04:21:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/02/28/a-feel-good-movie-about-chelsea-flower-show-garden-designer-mary-reynolds/2020-02-28T17:14:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/02/27/california-grown-an-exhibition-by-sally-jacobs/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dc800b92-0636-4e8d-ab5b-b863d2f27204.jpgdc800b92-0636-4e8d-ab5b-b863d2f27204Dahlias, watercolor by Sally Jacobs, © 2020https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/e3142341-d597-4bcc-aaf3-8b495d22de8c.jpge3142341-d597-4bcc-aaf3-8b495d22de8cSwiss Chard, watercolor by Sally Jacobs, © 2020, all rights reserved.2020-02-28T05:12:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/02/20/carrie-di-costanzo-to-teach-egg-tempera-with-northern-california-society-of-botanical-artists/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/carrie-di-constanzo-art.pngcarrie-di-constanzo-art“Iris II” Egg Tempera on Panel 17” x 13”, Carrie Di Costanzo, © 2019, all rights reserved.2020-02-21T05:55:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/02/20/donnett-vanek-exhibition-at-theodore-payne-gallery/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/donnett-vanek-art.jpgDonnett Vanek, © 2020, all rights reserved: California Thistle Sage; dry brush watercolor Painted Lady & San Joaquin Milkvetch; dry brush watercolor Dried Jimsonweed seed pod; graphiteDonnett Vanek, © 2020, all rights reserved: California Thistle Sage; dry brush watercolor Painted Lady & San Joaquin Milkvetch; dry brush watercolor Dried Jimsonweed seed pod; graphite2020-02-21T04:56:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/02/04/monica-ray-to-teach-a-two-day-workshop-at-the-inn-of-cape-may-new-jersey/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/monica-ray.jpgmonica-rayArt Retreat in Cape May, Monica Ray, colored pencil, © 2020 all rights reserved.2020-02-05T06:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/02/04/akiko-enokido-solo-exhibition-in-beijing-china/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/akiko-enokido-beijing2.pngAkiko-Enokido-Beijing2https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/akiko-enokido-beijing1.pngAkiko-Enokido-Beijing12020-02-05T06:40:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/01/30/melanie-campbell-carter-to-give-a-botanical-talk-at-the-natural-history-institute-prescott-arizona/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/melanie-campbell-carter-postcard.jpgmelanie-campbell-carter-postcardArtwork by Melanie Campbell-Carter, Cylindropuntia leptocaulis, Christmas Cholla, © 2019.2020-02-04T05:02:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/01/31/bagsc-exhibition-plants-of-asia/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/asia-plants-bagsc-2.jpgasia-plants-BAGSC-2BAGSC artworks in the Brody Botanical Center at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/asia-plants-1.jpgasia-plants-1BAGSC artworks in the Brody Botanical Center at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.2020-01-31T17:38:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/01/30/washington-post-article-about-alice-tangerini-and-botanical-art/2020-01-31T06:47:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/01/30/heeyoung-kim-3-day-pen-and-ink-workshop-in-oregon/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/heeyoung-email-blast-v4.jpgHeeyoung email blast v42020-01-31T03:56:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/01/20/update-on-the-bagsc-botanical-day-of-art-january-26-2020/2020-01-20T22:26:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/01/12/olga-ryabstova-to-teach-second-silverpoint-workshop-at-destination-art/2020-01-13T05:15:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2020/01/05/start-a-creative-new-year-with-the-day-of-art-bagsc-botanical-art-workshop/2020-01-06T00:31:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2019/09/20/intro-calligraphy-workshop-at-destinationart/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/roxinkcalligraphy.pngroxinkcalligraphyCalligraphy by Roxy at Destination: Art2019-09-20T19:17:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2019/08/26/olga-ryabtsova-to-teach-silverpoint-at-destination-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/olga-ryabtsova-magnolia.pngolga-ryabtsova-magnoliaOlga Ryabtsova, Magnolia, silverpoint, © 2019, all rights reserved.2019-08-27T04:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2019/08/08/california-plants-a-guide-our-iconic-flora-by-dr-matt-ritter/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/screen-shot-2019-08-06-at-9.21.41-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-08-06 at 9.21.41 PMDr. Matt Ritter, author, botanist, and professor in the Biological Sciences Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/screen-shot-2019-08-06-at-9.22.01-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-08-06 at 9.22.01 PM"California Plants," by Dr. Matt Ritter, book cover.2019-08-09T04:21:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2019/08/06/celebrating-silver-at-the-huntington-library-art-collections-and-botanical-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bagsc-huntington-silver-1.jpgbagsc-huntington-silver-1One wall of "Celebrating Silver." Photo by Janice Hoiberg.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bagsc-huntington-silver-2.jpgbagsc-huntington-silver-2Additional artwork in "Celebrating Silver." Photo by Janice Hoiberg.2019-08-06T23:20:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2019/05/03/bagsc-artists-in-sierra-madres-57th-annual-art-in-the-park/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sierra-madre-57.jpgsierra-madre-57Sierra Madre Art in the Park2019-05-04T04:52:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2019/03/15/dont-miss-melanie-campbell-carters-livestream-presentation-march-21-2019/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mark-catesby-images.jpgmark-catesby-imagesImages by Mark Catesby, one of the artists featured in the Josephine Michell Arader Natural History Print Collection.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/melanie-campbell-carter.jpgmelanie-campbell-carterMelanie Campbell-Carter2019-03-17T20:44:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2019/01/19/a-day-of-botanical-art-techniques-for-all-levels/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_5743-e1547939241660.jpgimg_5743BAGSC Basic Botanical Art, photo © Deborah Shaw.2019-01-19T23:08:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2019/01/19/nina-antze-to-teach-colored-pencil-workshop-at-madrona-marsh/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/antze-california-currant.jpgantze-california-currantCalifornia Current, colored pencil by Nina Antze, © 2018.2019-01-19T22:51:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/12/31/native-botanical-art-greets-santa-barbara-congressional-constituent-visitors/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/J-Clouse-Coast-Live-Oak.jpgJ-Clouse-Coast-Live-Oak"Cat & Bird," Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak). Graphite and colored pencil on paper by Jan Clouse, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/rsw1280.jpegrs=w:1280"Cat & Bird," Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak). Graphite and colored pencil on paper by Jan Clouse, © 2018.2019-01-01T06:16:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/12/22/review-of-robert-mcneills-workshop-using-light-to-create-realism-in-botanicals/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Robert-McNeills-Workshop-photos.jpegRobert McNeill's Workshop photosSnapshot's from Robert McNeil's workshop.2018-12-23T16:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/12/22/celebrating-silver-the-asba-turns-25/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/dudleya-greenei-ellie-tu.pngdudleya-greenei-ellie-tuDudleya greenei, Greene's Live-Forever, Watercolor on paper by Ellie Yun-Hui Tu, © 2015.2018-12-23T03:21:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/12/22/artboretum-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ARTboretum-PC-Front-_-rev-11.27.18.jpgARTboretum PC Front _ rev 11.27.18.inddhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ARTboretum-PC-Back-_-rev-11.27.18-2.jpgARTboretum PC Back _ rev 11.27.18.indd2018-12-23T02:44:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/11/07/botanical-art-workshop-at-desert-art-center-with-jude-wiesenfeld/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/judith072018002-5.jpgTacoma stans 'Yellow elder' © Jude WIesenfeldTacoma stans 'Yellow elder’, watercolor by Jude Wiesenfeld on 140 lb. Arches 11” x 14”, © 2018. Completed July 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/judith072018001-3.jpgCaesalpinia pulcherrima 'Pride of Barbados'Caesalpinia pulcherrima 'Pride of Barbados' by Jude Wiesenfeld. Watercolor on Kelmscott Vellum, 9" X 12", Completed March 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/nandina-n-domestica-nandina-c2a9-jude-wiesenfeld.jpgNandina N. domestica, Nandina © Jude WiesenfeldNandina domestica, Nandina, Sacred Bamboo, by Jude Wiesenfeld. Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches, 18.5" X 15”, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/dac-logo-h-block.gifDAC-logo-h-block2018-11-09T21:01:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/11/02/opening-of-totally-tropical-a-bagsc-exhibition-at-the-san-diego-botanic-garden/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kirsten-rindal-nepenthes_ventricosa_02.jpegkirsten-rindal-Nepenthes_ventricosa_02Nepenthes ventricosa Blanco, watercolor on paper, Kirsten Rindall. scalle 1:1, © 2017, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lrandall-kokia-drynarioides-color-pencil-and-graphite-11x15.jpgLRandall-Kokia drynarioides, color pencil and graphite 11x15Kokia drynarioides, Hau hele 'ula. Lesley B Randall, color pencil and graphite on cold press illustration board. Scale 1:1 and various for enlarged details, © 2015, all rights reserved.2018-11-03T14:16:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/10/23/drawing-nature-colored-pencil-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/long-beach-show-flyer-green-copy.jpegLong Beach Show flyer green copyFlyer for "Drawing Nature" exhibition in Long Beach, California.2018-10-23T18:20:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/09/20/cristina-baltayians-botanical-art-classes-at-the-arboretum/2018-09-20T17:03:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/08/31/last-day-to-register-for-the-asba-conference-in-st-louis/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/screen-shot-2018-08-31-at-9-30-08-am.pngScreen Shot 2018-08-31 at 9.30.08 AMhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/screen-shot-2018-08-30-at-10-12-18-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-08-30 at 10.12.18 PM2018-08-31T16:32:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/08/22/out-of-the-woods-in-the-la-times/2018-08-22T20:41:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/08/17/the-stink-is-on-at-the-huntington/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_1708.jpgIMG_1708Li'l Stinky decided not to bloom after all, but provided a wonderful dissection opportunity! The Huntington team and the public got to see what's inside!https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_1746.jpgIMG_1746Deborah Shaw (L) and Tania Norris (R) took a few minutes to sketch Li'l Stinky.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_1736.jpgIMG_1736BAGSC member Tania Norris with her Li'l Stinky sketch.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dsc_5444.jpgDSC_5444The Corpse Flower inspires creativity. Lindsay Brennan made (delicious!) Corpse Flower Cake Pops and brought them to Jim Folsom's Orchid Lecture for BAGSC members.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_7739.jpgIMG_7739Another view of the chocolate Corpse Flower Cake Pops.2018-08-18T05:20:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/08/06/out-of-the-woods-and-amazing-trees-at-the-huntington/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_1045.jpgIMG_1045Asuka Hishiki's notecard in The Huntington Store on display in the Bonsai area of the Store.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_1043.jpgIMG_1043"Out of Woods" catalogs on display in The Huntington Store, along with a selection of notecards by BAGSC members in the "Out of the Woods" exhibition. Five of the six cards are shown here; The Huntington Store sometimes has them all together, other times they are grouped with like subject areas in the store.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_0707.jpgIMG_0707Olga Ryabstova spoke about the print-making process, as well as her piece in "Out of the Woods," Roxburgh Fig Ficus auriculata San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas, California.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_0702.jpgIMG_0702Mitsuko Schultz spoke about her artwork, Sweet Gum Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Burgundy’ Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia, California.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_0692.jpgIMG_0692Carol Woodin talking about the artwork in the "Out of the Woods" exhibition.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_0690.jpgIMG_0690Carol Woodin talking about the artwork in the "Out of the Woods" exhibition.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_0686.jpgIMG_0686"Out of the Woods" didactic inside the exhibition.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_0683.jpgIMG_0683Carol Woodin talking about the artwork in the "Out of the Woods" exhibition.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_0682.jpgIMG_0682BAGSC members and guests attending the meeting had time to spend with the artworks.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_0679.jpgIMG_0679Carol graciously gave an impromptu tour of the "Out of the Woods" exhibition.2018-08-08T14:22:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/04/23/working-in-the-field-in-hawaii-or-anywhere-in-the-world/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_1439.jpgIMG_1439Arillyn Moran-Lawrence working on Stelechocarpus burahol, aka the Keppel Tree, while sitting on the steps in the Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens, Malesia Gardens, North Shore, Oahu, HI. Photographer: Michael Tyau, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_1476.jpgIMG_1476Alpinia zerumbet. Shell ginger. Lyon Arboretum, Manoa Valley, Honolulu, HI. Photographer: Arillyn Moran-Lawrence, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_1474.jpgIMG_1474Etlingera elatior, aka Pink torch ginger. Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens, Ginger and Heliconia Gardens, North Shore, Oahu. HI. Photographer: Arillyn Moran-Lawrence, © 2017.2018-06-21T05:46:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/become-a-member/2018-06-18T20:42:45+00:00weekly0.6https://bagscblog.com/2018/06/16/review-of-lesley-randalls-aristolochiaceae-workshop-may-10-12-2018/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/lesley-randall-workshop-participants.jpglesley-randall-workshop-participantsL to R: Pat Mark, Cynthia Jackson, Lesley Randall, Yulia Feldman and Leslie Walker. Photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/aristolochea-seed-pod.jpgaristolochea-seed-podAristolochea gigantea seed pod. Photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jude-wiesenfeld-aristolochiaea-lo-res.jpgjude-wiesenfeld-aristolochiaea-lo-resMy pen and ink drawing from the workshop. The line work is uneven, BUT I had so much fun! Artwork and photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_20140616_121650.jpgIMG_20140616_121650https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_1993.jpgIMG_1993L to R: Pat Mark, Sydney Tanner and Lesley Randall. Photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_1991.jpgIMG_1991L to R: Sydney Tanner, Lesley Randall, Leslie Walker's hands, Cynthia Jackson. Photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_1982.jpgIMG_1982Two books recommended by Lesley Randall: "Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification" by Thomas J. Elpel, ISBN-13: 978-1892784353, ISBN-10: 1892784351; and, "Guide to Flowering Plant Families" by Wendy B. Zomlefer, ISBN13: 9780807844700, ISBN-10: 0807844705. Photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_1972.jpgIMG_1972L to R: Lesley Randall, Leslie Walker. Photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_1967.jpgIMG_1967Lesley Randall discussing the intricacies of the Aristolochea gigantea. Photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_1964.jpgIMG_1964L to R: Lesley Randall, Pat Mark. Photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2018.2018-06-18T05:28:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/06/13/melanie-campbell-carter-in-texas-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/campbell-carter_01.jpgCampbell-Carter_01Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Melanie Campbell-Carter, © 2018. Image protected by Digimarc.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/campbell-carter_03.jpgCampbell-Carter_03Aloe broomii hybrid, Melanie Campbell-Carter, © 2018. Image protected by Digimarc.2018-06-14T07:10:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/06/13/olga-eysymontt-to-teach-two-botanical-art-workshops-this-summer/2018-06-14T00:53:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/06/13/leslie-walkers-hechtia-at-the-world-bromeliad-conference-2018/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/leslie-walker-hectia-blog.jpgleslie-walker-hectia-blogHechtia argentea by Leslie Walker, © 2018. Partial image (cropped) of artwork, taken with an iPad.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_8126.jpgIMG_8126Leslie Walker delivering her Hechtia argentea to the World Bromeliad Conference. The painting is wrapped in bubble wrap. Photo by Robert Kopfstein, © 2018.2018-06-17T17:22:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/05/07/are-you-are-entering-a-bagsc-exhibition-this-is-how-you-should-deliver-your-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/packing-exhibits-2.jpgpacking-exhibits-2Mitsuko Schultz's packing portfolio showing the interior box and artwork. Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/packing-exhibit-1.jpgpacking-exhibit-1Mitsuko Schultz's packing box showing the interior box and artwork. Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2018.2018-05-08T06:08:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/05/07/suzanne-kuuskmaes-new-studio-at-destination-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_5085.jpgIMG_5085Suzanne Kuuskmae's newly expanded studio at Destination: Art.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_5084.jpgIMG_5084Suzanne Kuuskmae's newly expanded studio at Destination: Art.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_5082.jpgIMG_5082Suzanne Kuuskmae's newly expanded studio at Destination: Art.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_5080.jpgIMG_5080Suzanne Kuuskmae's newly expanded studio at Destination: Art.2018-05-08T04:46:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/05/07/deborah-shaw-exhibition-in-long-beach/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/shaw-botanical-portraits.jpgshaw-botanical-portraitsOpuntia spp., Fruit, Prickly Pear “Tunas,” Watercolor on calfskin vellum, © 2016, Deborah Shaw, dbshawstudios.com Digital image protected by Digimarc.2018-05-08T04:29:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/04/23/party-in-the-stacks-to-benefit-the-la-arboretum-library/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/image002.pngimage002https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/image001.pngimage0012018-04-24T07:06:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/04/22/carrie-di-costanzo-gouache-workshop-review-and-a-little-information-about-gouache/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_4858.jpgIMG_4858Reviewing artwork with Carrie Di Constanzo. Photo by Kathlyn Powell, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_1010.jpgIMG_1010Some of the workshop participants getting ready for a final critique with Carrie Di Constanzo. Photo by Teri Kuwahara, © 2018.2018-04-23T22:22:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/04/22/lee-mccaffrees-sketching-bonsai-workshop-has-been-rescheduled/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sketching-bonsai-workshop-may-12.jpgSketching Bonsai Workshop May 12Sketching Bonsai Workshop May 12, Douglas Charles © 2018.2018-04-23T01:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/04/19/sally-jacobs-watercolor-exhibition-at-the-tag-gallery/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sally-jacobs-with-inspiration.jpgsally-jacobs-with-inspirationSally Jacobs with an armful of inspiration.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/screen-shot-2018-04-19-at-9-28-40-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-04-19 at 9.28.40 PMSally Jacobs' "Buddha's Hand (Lemon Fingers) Watercolor," 19x16. Part of Sally Jacobs' "Sundays at the Farmers Market" exhibition at the TAG Gallery in Los Angeles.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sally-jacobs-opening-1.jpgsally-jacobs-opening-12018-04-20T04:58:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/03/08/bagsc-quarterly-meeting-at-the-madrona-marsh-january-2018/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dsc05636.jpgBAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center(L to R) BAGSC Vice President Diane Daly, Mary Sinclair and Terri Munroe at the BAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. © 2018, Lance Hill. Editorial or promotional use permitted for electronic or printed media by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the Friends of Madrona Marsh. Please provide photo credit to Lance Hill.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dsc05663.jpgBAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature CenterFront to back: Leslie Walker, Deborah Shaw, Tania Norris at the BAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. © 2018, Lance Hill. Editorial or promotional use permitted for electronic or printed media by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the Friends of Madrona Marsh. Please provide photo credit to Lance Hill.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dsc05680.jpgBAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature CenterAndrea Lofthouse-Quesada at the BAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. © 2018, Lance Hill. Editorial or promotional use permitted for electronic or printed media by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the Friends of Madrona Marsh. Please provide photo credit to Lance Hill.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dsc05681.jpgBAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature CenterHilary Jamieson (Madrona Marsh staff member) and her father Dave Jamison, a Marsh volunteer, at the BAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. © 2018, Lance Hill. Editorial or promotional use permitted for electronic or printed media by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the Friends of Madrona Marsh. Please provide photo credit to Lance Hill.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dsc05699.jpgBAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature CenterTania Norris at the BAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. © 2018, Lance Hill. Editorial or promotional use permitted for electronic or printed media by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the Friends of Madrona Marsh. Please provide photo credit to Lance Hill.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dsc05747.jpgBAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature CenterTracy Drake, Park Services Manager, Community Services Department, City of Torrance gave a presentation and introduced Estelle at the BAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. © 2018, Lance Hill. Editorial or promotional use permitted for electronic or printed media by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the Friends of Madrona Marsh. Please provide photo credit to Lance Hill.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dsc05720.jpgBAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature CenterVeronica Raymond at the BAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. © 2018, Lance Hill. Editorial or promotional use permitted for electronic or printed media by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the Friends of Madrona Marsh. Please provide photo credit to Lance Hill.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dsc05717.jpgBAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature CenterBAGSC President Janice Sharp at the BAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. © 2018, Lance Hill. Editorial or promotional use permitted for electronic or printed media by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the Friends of Madrona Marsh. Please provide photo credit to Lance Hill.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dsc05716.jpgBAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature CenterKathlyn Powell (front) and Tania Marien at the BAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. © 2018, Lance Hill. Editorial or promotional use permitted for electronic or printed media by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the Friends of Madrona Marsh. Please provide photo credit to Lance Hill.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dsc05679.jpgBAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature CenterJude Wiesenfeld, BAGSC Education Chair, presenting information about upcoming workshops at the BAGSC Quarterly Meeting at Madrona Marsh Nature Center. © 2018, Lance Hill. Editorial or promotional use permitted for electronic or printed media by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the Friends of Madrona Marsh. Please provide photo credit to Lance Hill.2018-03-08T18:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/03/07/filolis-20th-annual-botanical-art-exhibition-a-palette-of-flowers/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lee-mccaffree-hibiscus.jpglee-mccaffree-hibiscusHibiscus dasycalyx, Rose Mallow, watercolor, © 2018, Lee McCaffreehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nina-antze.pngnina-antzePenstemon Firebird, 13 x 11, Colored Pencil, © 2018, Nina Antzehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mitsuko-schultz.pngmitsuko-schultzPaeonia lactiflora, Pink Peony, 16 x12, Watercolor, © 2018, Mitsuko Schultzhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/joan-keesey.pngjoan-keeseyVernal Witch Hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) 15 x 11, Watercolor, © 2018, Joan Keeseyhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/catherine-dellor.pngcatherine-dellorFuchsia 'Grand Harfare' 13 x 10, Watercolor, © 2018, Catherine Dellor2018-03-08T05:36:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/03/05/carrie-di-constanzo-to-teach-creating-botanical-paintings-with-impact-using-gouache/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dicostanzo_carrie_magnoliagrandiflora.jpgDiCostanzo_Carrie_MagnoliagrandifloraMagnolia grandiflora, gouache on paper, © Carrie Di Costanzo2018-03-05T23:31:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/03/05/4375/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/screen-shot-2018-03-05-at-1-58-52-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-03-05 at 1.58.52 PMBAGSC and ASBA member Akiko Enokido's, Camellia japonica var. decumbens.2018-03-05T22:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/03/05/teaching-botanical-art-at-the-california-native-plant-society-2018-conference/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_3487.jpgIMG_3487Workshop participants applied their skills to drawing Toyon berries and leaves. Photo by Gilly Shaeffer, © 2018.2018-03-06T18:34:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/03/04/view-the-california-native-plant-society-art-exhibition-online/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28423857_1587992847904492_5227422772984279679_o.jpg28423857_1587992847904492_5227422772984279679_oHonorable Mention
, Upper Bidwell Wildflowers, © Erin E. Hunter, www.eehunter.com
https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28423051_1588041017899675_2960246508102508548_o.jpg28423051_1588041017899675_2960246508102508548_oThird Place, 
Greene's Dudleya, © Ellie Yun-Hui Tu
, www.asba-art.org/member-gallery/ellie-yun-hui-tuhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28378667_1594033967300380_5288464529067166937_n.png28378667_1594033967300380_5288464529067166937_nHonorable Mention
, Acorn Sprouts, © Maria Cecilia Freeman
, mcf-art.comhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28337448_1588046691232441_805029990337773683_o.png28337448_1588046691232441_805029990337773683_oSecond Place, 
Matjila Poppy Seedpod, © Olga Ryabtsova,
www.olgaryabtsova.comhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28336968_1587996187904158_2856859080133261929_o.jpg28336968_1587996187904158_2856859080133261929_oHonorable Mention
, From cotyledons to true leaves, © Susan Jacksonhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28238569_1587982111238899_5789992569627271921_o.jpg28238569_1587982111238899_5789992569627271921_oHonorable Mention, 
Fremontia with Yellow warbler, © Estelle DeRidderhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28161482_1588039777899799_7407369392227629924_o.jpg28161482_1588039777899799_7407369392227629924_oHonorable Mention, 
Asclepias fascicularis with Danaus, Estelle DeRidderhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/28071146_1588004517903325_4673302410750611167_o.jpg28071146_1588004517903325_4673302410750611167_oFirst Place and Conference Choice
, Burned Manzanita, © Marie Brennan.2018-03-05T01:22:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/03/04/bagsc-at-the-huntingtons-bonsai-a-thon/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img-8004.jpgIMG-8004BAGSC handouts for "Portraits of Bonsai from The Huntington Collection." Cover image, Ficus retusa, watercolor on paper, © 2018 Anna Suprunenko. Brochure and photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img-7992.jpgIMG-7992Olga Ryabtsova (L) and Mitsuko Schultz (R) demonstrate in front of the BAGSC wall of Bonsai Portraits. Photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img-7982.jpgIMG-7982Amazing Bonsais everywhere! Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2018.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_1171.jpgIMG_1171Jude Wiesenfeld with her painting Juniperus Californica, © 2018. Photo by Mitsuko Schultz, © 2018. 2018-03-04T23:56:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/02/21/donald-davidson-solo-exhibition-at-wohlfarth-galleries-washington-dc/2018-02-22T07:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/02/21/bonsai-a-thon-at-the-huntington-with-portraits-of-bonsai-from-the-huntington-collection-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hangingbagscbonsaism.jpghangingBAGSCBonsaiSMAndrew Mitchell, The Huntington, hangs the final painting in the "“Portraits of Bonsai from The Huntington Collection” in the Brody Botanical Center. Photo © 2018, Olga Ryabstova.2018-02-22T06:30:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/02/06/its-colorourcollections-week/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screen-shot-2018-02-06-at-9-24-30-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-02-06 at 9.24.30 PMhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screen-shot-2018-02-06-at-9-16-37-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-02-06 at 9.16.37 PM2018-02-07T19:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/02/06/connecting-with-the-biodiversity-heritage-library/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/screen-shot-2018-02-06-at-9-31-58-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-02-06 at 9.31.58 PM2018-02-07T06:27:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/01/17/denise-walser-kolar-workshop-roots-and-leaves-on-vellum-or-paper/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ginseng-final-300-dpi-2.jpgGinseng-Final-300-dpi 2Ginseng, watercolor on vellum. Denise Walser-Kolar, © 2017, all rights reserved.2018-01-18T03:02:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2018/01/06/madrona-marsh-wins-mayor-award-for-the-2018-city-of-torrance-rose-parade-float/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/city-of-torrance-float-mc.jpgcity-of-torrance-float-mcPhoto from the Friends of Madrona Marsh website. Photo credits: Tracy Drake, Mark Comon, Mike Griffiths and Suzan Hubert.2018-01-07T06:28:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/30/botanical-art-worldwide-linking-people-with-plants-through-botanical-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/gilly-shaeffer-romneya-coulteri.jpgGilly-Shaeffer-Romneya-coulteriMatilija Poppy, Gilly Shaeffer, watercolor on paper, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mitsuko-schultz-platanus-racemosa.jpegMitsuko-Schultz-Platanus-racemosaPlatanus racemosa, California sycamore, © Mitsuko Schultz, 2017, watercolor on paper.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/deborah-shaw-brodeiae.jpgDeborah-Shaw-BrodeiaeBrodiaea filifolia S. Watson, Thread-leaved Brodiaea, Deborah B. Shaw, © 2012, watercolor on Kelmscott Vellum. Image protected by Digimarc.2018-01-02T00:25:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/27/botanical-art-classes-at-the-la-arboretum-with-cristina-baltayian/2017-12-28T06:05:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/27/h-r-3945-a-bipartisan-bill-to-create-a-small-claims-court-for-creators/2017-12-28T05:45:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/27/california-native-plant-society-conference-and-art-contest-update/2017-12-28T05:07:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/26/resolving-to-take-more-botanical-art-workshops-in-2018/2017-12-27T05:58:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/26/out-of-the-woods-celebrating-trees-in-public-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-26-at-1-43-50-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-26 at 1.43.50 PM© 2017 Mitsuko Schultz Sweet Gum Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Burgundy’ Watercolor on paper 11" x 14"https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-26-at-1-42-38-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-26 at 1.42.38 PM© 2017 Olga Ryabtsova Roxburgh Fig Ficus auriculata Watercolor on paper 18" x 26" https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-26-at-1-40-55-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-26 at 1.40.55 PM© 2015-2017 Asuka Hishiki Black Pine Half-cascade Style Bonsai Pinus nigra Oil on paper 28-1/4" x 36-1/2" https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-26-at-1-39-20-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-26 at 1.39.20 PM© 2016 Deborah Friedman California Sycamore Platanus racemosa Watercolor and ink on paper 24" x 19" https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-26-at-1-35-56-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-26 at 1.35.56 PM© 2017 Akiko Enokido Swamp-Cypress Taxodium distichum Watercolor and graphite on paper 22-3/4" x 16' https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-26-at-12-35-48-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-26 at 12.35.48 PMFront cover of exhibition catalog, featuring Leiden’s 300-year Old Liriodendron tulipifera, by © Esmée Winkel, watercolor on paper.2017-12-26T21:53:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/24/asba-and-ny-hort-20th-anniversary-annual-international-at-the-new-york-design-center/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-24-at-11-45-50-am.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-24 at 11.45.50 AM© 2017 Olga Ryabtsova Bird of Paradise Strelitzia reginae Watercolor on paper 22" x 29" https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-24-at-11-19-24-am.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-24 at 11.19.24 AM© 2015 Asuka Hishiki Children's Choir Solanum lycopersicum Watercolor on paper 8" x 13 1/2" https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-24-at-11-23-17-am.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-24 at 11.23.17 AM© 2014 Joan Keesey Dancing Ladies Odontoglossum cv. x Oncidium cv. Watercolor on paper 15" x 11" https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-24-at-11-24-05-am.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-24 at 11.24.05 AM© 2017 Lesley Randall ‘Ihi Portulaca molokiniensis pen and ink on board 12" x 9-3/4" https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/screen-shot-2017-12-24-at-11-25-41-am.pngScreen Shot 2017-12-24 at 11.25.41 AM© 2017 Mitsuko Schultz Pink Peony Paeonia lactiflora Watercolor on paper 16" x 12" 2017-12-24T20:00:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/24/bagsc-members-to-teach-pre-conference-workshops-at-the-california-native-plant-society-conference/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/matilja.jpgMatiljaMatilija Poppy seed pod, Olga Ryabtsova, watercolor on paper, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/matilija-poppy_4x4.jpegMatilija Poppy_4x4Matilija Poppy, Gilly Shaeffer, watercolor on paper, © 2017.2017-12-24T18:46:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/06/call-for-entries-native-roots-plants-native-to-el-dorado-county-california/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/image001.pngimage001El Dorado County is located in the Sierra foothills, between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento.2017-12-06T17:57:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/06/learn-more-about-trees-in-the-urban-landscape-at-the-la-arboretum/2017-12-06T08:23:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/05/tania-marien-to-give-a-lecture-about-artist-henry-r-mockel/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/c0432f1b-08d2-4468-9c20-bcf7622cd382.jpegc0432f1b-08d2-4468-9c20-bcf7622cd382Invitation to "Afternoon tea and the serigraphs of Henry R. Mockel," a lecture by Tania Marien.2017-12-06T07:19:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/12/05/lectures-of-botanical-interest-at-the-huntington/2017-12-06T06:40:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/11/30/sally-jacobs-sales-at-the-hollywood-farmers-market-december-3/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_0728.jpgIMG_0728This picture shows my "rehearsal" set-up at home. Photo by Sally Jacobs, © 2017.2017-12-01T07:05:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/11/30/update-on-estelle-deridder-and-the-madrona-marsh/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_2731-e1512072355912.jpgIMG_2731Estelle's family came to the award ceremony. Photo by Leslie Walker, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_2733-e1512072287139.jpgIMG_2733City of Torrance Arts Commission with Estelle DeRidder (second from right). Photo by Leslie Walker, https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_2734-e1512072322896.jpgIMG_2734Estelle's family came to the award ceremony. Photo by Leslie Walker, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3980-e1512071513862.jpgIMG_3980Leslie Walker (L) and Estelle DeRidder (R). Photo by Teri Kuwahara, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_9546.jpgIMG_9546After the awards ceremony, BAGSC members went over to look at the mural. Photos by Beth Stone, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_9545.jpgIMG_9545Mural by Estelle DeRidder. Photo by Beth Stone, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_9544b.jpgIMG_9544bMural by Estelle DeRidder. Photo by Beth Stone, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_1230-e1512070040911.jpgIMG_1230Educational napkin at the award ceremony, with artwork by Estelle DeRidder. Photo by Leslie Walker, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3713.jpgIMG_3713Estelle DeRidder receiving her award. Photo by Kathlyn Powell, © 2017.2017-12-01T00:20:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/11/16/call-for-entries-for-filoli-gardens-20th-annual-botanical-art-exhibition/2017-11-16T20:15:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/11/16/gilly-shaeffer-in-arroyo-arts-collective-sunday-november-19-2017/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/gilly-cork-oak_facebook.jpegGilly Cork Oak_FacebookCork Oak Tree, watercolor on paper, Gilly Shaeffer, © 2017, all rights reserved.2017-11-16T18:10:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/11/07/introducing-bagscs-russian-scholarship-winners/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/shipovnik-small.jpgshipovnik-smallRose Hips, Natasha Zueva, © 2017, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/peonies-small.jpgpeonies-smallPeonies, Natasha Zueva, © 2017, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hlopok-small.jpghlopok-smallCotton, Natasha Zueva, © 2017, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pomegranate_800.jpgpomegranate_800Pomegranate, Irina Stolyarova, © 2017, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/hydrandea_800.jpghydrandea_800Hydrangea, Irina Stolyarova, © 2017, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cactus_800.jpgcactus_800Cactus, Irina Stolyarova, © 2017, all rights reserved.2017-11-07T23:41:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/11/06/bagscs-ficus-exhibition-at-the-san-diego-botanical-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img-1781.jpgIMG-1781Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img-1775.jpgIMG-1775Janice Sharp placing labels throughout the exhibit. Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img-1770.jpgIMG-1770Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img-1762-e1510011255150.jpgIMG-1762Janice Sharp (left) and Lesley Randall (right) hang Olga Ryabtsova's painting of a Jackfruit. Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img-1755.jpgIMG-1755Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img-1662.jpgIMG-1662© 2017, Janice Sharp. Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img-1660.jpgIMG-1660© 2017, Janice Sharp. Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img-1658.jpgIMG-1658In addition to written posters describing the morphology of the Ficus species, leaf rubbings, ink prints, sketches and color studies complement the educational component of the exhibition. © 2017, Janice Sharp. Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2017.2017-11-06T23:39:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/11/05/larger-than-life-workshop-with-martin-j-allen/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/martin-allen-class.jpegMartin Allen ClassPainting from Martin Allen's BAGSC workshop, 2017. © 2017 Beth Stone.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jpp-class.jpegJPP ClassPainting from John Pastoriza-Piñol's BAGSC workshop, 2017. © 2017 Beth Stone.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/carol-woodin-class.jpegCarol Woodin ClassPainting from Carol Woodin's BAGSC workshop, 2017. © 2017 Beth Stone.2017-11-06T06:01:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/10/06/estelle-deridder-honored-by-the-city-of-torrance/2017-10-07T04:56:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/09/29/visual-voyages-seminar-at-the-huntington/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/alice-tangerini-magnolia165.jpgalice-Tangerini-Magnolia165Alice Tangerini, Staff Illustrator and Curator of the Botanical Art Collection at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/lugene-bruno165.jpglugene-Bruno165Lugene Bruno, Curator of Art & Senior Research Scholar at the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/walpolesm.jpgWalpole4304.jpgDudleya rigida Rose, Crassulaceae, watercolor on paper by Frederick A. Walpole (1861–1904), 1897, 35.5 x 25.5 cm, on indefinite loan from the Smithsonian Institution, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation accession no. 4304.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gymnanthemum-koekemoerae-a-tangerini.jpgGymnanthemum-koekemoerae-A-TangeriniGymnanthemum koekemoerae, © 2017 Alice Tangerini.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/loranthus_400.jpgloranthus_400Artwork from the "Visual Voyages" exhibition at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. José María Carbonell, Loranthus, Royal Botanical Expedition to the New Kingdom of Granada led by José Celestino Mutis (1783–1816), tempera on paper, approx. 21¼ × 15 in. Archivo del Real Jardín Botánico- CSIC (Madrid).2017-09-30T05:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/09/29/martin-allen-to-teach-in-southern-california/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/martin-j-allen-72-dpi.jpgMartin J Allen 72 dpiMartin J. Allenhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/web-every-berry.jpgweb every berry"Every Berry", watercolor, © 2017, Martin J. Allen.2017-09-29T22:54:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/09/29/jude-wiesenfeld-exhibiting-at-malibu-lake/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-art-show-exhibitors.jpg2017 ART Show ExhibitorsFlyer for Malibu Lake Exhibition. To download a PDF, click here.2017-09-29T07:51:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/09/28/rita-hopper-in-tustin-art-league-member-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_0108-e1506664617683.jpgIMG_0108Leaf in mixed media, © 2017, Rita Hopper.2017-09-29T05:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/09/14/bagsc-september-quarterly-meeting-at-the-huntington/2017-09-14T08:54:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/09/13/inspired-by-latin-america-now-at-the-huntington-brody-botanical-center/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_9094.jpgIMG_9094Janice Sharp and Andrew Mitchell review the plans for the exhibition layout. Photo by Beth Stone, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_1200.jpgIMG_1200The exhibition wall faces the stairway in the Brody Botanical Center. The BAGSC logo is a permanent sign, and information about BAGSC and ASBA is available as a handout. Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2017.2017-09-13T10:27:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/09/12/corpse-flower-to-bloom-at-the-san-diego-botanic-garden/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/titanarum-megana2.jpgTitanArum-MeganA2https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/titanarum-megana1.jpgTitanArum-MeganA1Edward Read, Manager of the Biology Greenhouse Complex at CSUF, brought this wonderful specimen down to the Garden in his Vanagon! Photo Credit: Megan Andersen, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/corpseflower-1.jpgCorpseFlower-1Amorphophallus titanium (Corpse Flower) getting ready to bloom at the San Diego Botanic Garden. Photo Credit: Lisa Reynolds.2017-09-12T23:38:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/09/10/the-botanical-artists-guild-of-southern-california-celebrates-20-years-of-painting/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-26-17-05-28.jpg2017-08-26 17.05.28Matt Ritter giving his keynote presentation.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-26-16-48-21.jpg2017-08-26 16.48.21https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-26-16-33-53.jpg2017-08-26 16.33.53Matt Ritter discussing Janice Sharp's Eucalyptus racemosa, Scribbly Gum, and why the scribbles disappear when the tree is grown away from Australia, watercolor/gouache on paper. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-26-16-29-52.jpg2017-08-26 16.29.52Matt Ritter and Susan Jackson discuss Susan's Platanus racemosa, California sycamore, and the annual raking of Sycamore leaves, watercolor on paper.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-26-16-25-14.jpg2017-08-26 16.25.14Matt Ritter and Cynthia Jackson discussing her watercolor on paper of Brachychiton rupestris, Queensland Bottle Tree. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-26-16-20-18.jpg2017-08-26 16.20.18https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-26-16-10-50.jpg2017-08-26 16.10.50Matt Ritter introduces the exhibition and himself.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-26-16-10-13.jpg2017-08-26 16.10.13Janice Sharp introduces Matt Ritter.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-26-16-09-32.jpg2017-08-26 16.09.32BAGSC Members and their guests gathered in the Arboretum Library for the artists' walk-through, led by Matt Ritter. (L to R): Tania Marien, Tania Norris, and Leslie Walker.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-26-16-09-18.jpg2017-08-26 16.09.18BAGSC Members and their guests gathered in the Arboretum Library for the artists' walk-through, led by Matt Ritter.2017-09-11T06:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/09/10/bagsc-workshop-review-fresh-art-pencil-and-paint-in-the-garden-with-marjorie-leggitt/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_1234.jpgIMG_1234Photo credit: © 2017, Janice Sharp.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_1232.jpgIMG_1232Photo credit: © 2017, Janice Sharp.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_1231.jpgIMG_1231Photo credit: © 2017, Janice Sharp.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_1229.jpgIMG_1229Photo credit: © 2017, Janice Sharp.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_9122.jpgIMG_9122Photo credit: © 2017, Beth Stone.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_9120.jpgIMG_9120Photo credit: © 2017, Beth Stone.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_9115.jpgIMG_9115Photo credit: © 2017, Beth Stone.2017-09-11T04:42:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/08/21/california-native-plant-society-call-for-entries/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cnps_2018-logo_dates-620.jpgcnps_2018-logo_dates-6202017-08-22T00:49:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/08/12/update-on-estelle-deridders-madrona-marsh-mural/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_1205.jpgIMG_1205Estelle DeRidder adding details to the mural. Photo by Leslie Walker, © 2017.2017-08-13T06:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/08/08/all-about-the-ficus-fig-family/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ficus-with-stipules-and-scars.jpgFicus with stipules and scarsFicus with stipules and scars. Photo by Lesley Randall, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ficus-religiosa-with-reddish-new-growth.jpgFicus religiosa with reddish new growthFicus religiosa, the Bo Tree, with reddish new growth. Photo by Lesley Randall, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ficus-auriculatus-cut-to-reveal-interior.jpgFicus auriculatus cut to reveal interiorFicus auriculatus cut to reveal the interior and white latex. Photo by Lesley Randall, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cauliflorous-figs.jpgCauliflorous FigsSome figs are cauliflorous, a botanical term for plants which have flowers and fruits growing directly from their main stems or woody trunks rather than from new growth. The word comes from Latin. Caulis means trunk or stem and Flory means flower. Photo by Lesley Randall, © 2017.2017-08-08T21:11:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/07/10/bagsc-exhibition-illustrating-the-urban-forest-20-years-of-botanical-art-at-the-la-arboretum-library/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/arbmagazinesummer-fall2017.jpgArbMagazineSummer-Fall2017The 2017 Summer/Fall issue of The Arboretum's magazine has a page featuring the upcoming exhibitions in The Arboretum's library.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/collage.jpegCollageA collage of artwork in the exhibition in The Arboretum Library. Photo collage by Janice Sharp, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/art-1.jpegart 1Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/arb-2.jpegArb 2Artwork hanging above the card catalog in the Arboretum Library. Artists are: (L to R) Diane Nelson Daly, Deborah Shaw, and Estelle DeRidder. Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2017.2017-07-10T07:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/07/09/estelle-deridder-muralist-at-madrona-marsh/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fullsizerender-3.jpgFullSizeRender 3Another section of the mural, with reference photos. Photo by Leslie Walker, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fullsizerender-2.jpgFullSizeRender 2Another section of the mural. Photo by Leslie Walker, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fullsizerender.jpgFullSizeRenderThe background and basic plant shapes are blocked in. Notes and reference photos are taped on the beginnings of the mural.2017-07-10T19:13:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/06/19/bagsc-exhibition-inspired-by-california-at-the-huntingtons-brody-botanical-center/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/janicehanging.jpgjaniceHangingJanice Sharp hanging one of the selected artworks.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0588.jpgIMG_0588"Inspired by California" by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California, in the Brody Botanical Center at The Huntington.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0575.jpgIMG_0575Andrew Mitchell with final exhibition display.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/image1.jpgimage1Andrew Mitchell (left) and Janice Sharp (right) mark the wall for hanging the paintings.2017-06-20T01:28:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/06/18/the-case-of-the-leaning-pine-tree-matt-ritter-in-the-los-angeles-times/2017-06-18T17:18:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/05/23/bagsc-native-plants-exhibit-opens-at-descanso/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/descanso-native-demo-tables.jpgdescanso-native-demo-tablesDescanso Gardens had perfect specimens of California native plants on the demonstration tables, with the botanical and common names on tags.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bagsc-sign-at-descanso-natives.jpgbagsc-sign-at-descanso-nativesThe BAGSC sign at the beginning of the exhibition gives information about our organization and mission.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bagsc-descanso-native-exhibition.jpgbagsc-descanso-native-exhibitionHanging along wall in the Boddy House at Descanso Gardens.2017-05-23T21:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/05/16/spaces-are-still-available-in-carol-woodins-bagsc-workshop-painting-orchids-on-vellum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/c2a9-2017-woodin-paph-hideki.jpg©-2017-Woodin-Paph-HidekiPaphiopedilum ‘Hideki Okuyama', © 2017, Carol Woodin, watercolor on vellum, all rights reserved.2017-05-16T08:09:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/05/15/lee-mccaffrees-bagsc-class-about-leaves-at-the-huntington/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_8488.jpgIMG_8488Class members, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_8482.jpgIMG_8482Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_8478.jpgIMG_8478Kat Powell (left) and Estelle De Ridder (right); photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_8471.jpgIMG_8471Susan Jackson; photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_8489.jpgIMG_8489Lee McCaffree (left) and Pat Mark (right); photo by Jude Wiesenfeld, © 2017.2017-05-16T05:17:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/03/27/3951/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/artboretum-postcard-2017.jpg6x9 Postcard 2017 front copy5 ss.psdArtwork on postcard: Slipper Orchid Maudiae, © 2017, Kathy Morgan2017-05-16T03:19:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/05/04/cork-harvest-demonstration-at-san-diego-botanic-garden-may-7-2017/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cork-oak-sdbg.jpgcork-oak-SDBGCork oak trunk at San Diego Botanic Garden. Photo by Deb Shaw, © 2014.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cork-oak-sdbg-3.jpgcork-oak-SDBG-3Cork oak trunk at San Diego Botanic Garden. Photo by Deb Shaw, © 2014.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cork-oak-sdbg-2.jpgcork-oak-SDBG-2Cork oak trunk at San Diego Botanic Garden. Photo by Deb Shaw, © 2014.2017-05-05T01:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/04/20/painting-day-for-regional-la-area-bagsc-members/2017-04-21T00:52:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/04/16/bagsc-members-meeting-april-2-2017/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2519.jpgIMG_2519https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2493.jpgIMG_2493https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2480.jpgIMG_2480Janice demonstrated how to prepare the paper and showed sample metalpoint drawings before members got to work with the materials themselves. Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_2425.jpgIMG_2425Cristina Batalyian created a delicious chocolate cake succulent garden as a bon voyage for Melanie. Photo by Olga Ryabtsova, © 2017.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fullsizerender.jpgFullSizeRenderSaying "happy trails" to Melanie; photo © Gayle Uyehara, 2017.2017-04-17T06:47:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/04/16/changes-in-the-bagsc-board/2017-04-17T05:48:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/03/06/bagscs-quarterly-meeting-on-april-2-2017/2017-03-07T07:27:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/03/05/the-asba-online-auction/2017-03-06T04:29:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/03/05/bagsc-workshop-leaf-detail-start-to-finish-veins-and-edges-with-lee-mccaffree/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mccaffree-lee-rogers-red-grape-low-res.jpg9900 entrada natural 300 13x199900 entrada natural 300 13x192017-03-06T03:31:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/03/05/bagscs-20th-anniversary-celebration/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bagsc20th.jpgbagsc20thCMYKhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bagsc-savedate-walnutff-72.jpgbagsc-savedate-walnutff-72Save-the-date postcard, designed by Jan and Chas Clouse, featuring Gilly Shaeffer's watercolor of a California native walnut, © 2017.2017-03-06T02:59:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/01/30/protect-your-copyrights-important-deadline-january-31-2017/2017-01-31T03:51:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/01/13/cristina-baltayian-botanical-art-illustration-at-the-la-arboretum/2017-01-14T00:46:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/01/12/arillyn-moran-lawrence-illustration-in-forthcoming-hawaiian-sugarcane-book/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-01-12_17-11-10.jpg2017-01-12_17-11-10Website for "Ko; An Ethnobotanical Guide to Hawaiian Sugarcane Varieties," by Noa Kekuewa Lincoln, PhD., © 2016, University of Hawai'i, Manoa, all rights reserved.2017-01-13T01:38:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2017/01/09/an-exhibition-of-botanical-watercolors-by-joan-keesey-at-theodore-payne/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/tpf_singlec2ad_logo.jpgtpf_single%c2%ad_logohttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/joan-keesey-ca-poppies.jpgjoan-keesey-ca-poppiesEschscholzia californica, California Poppies, watercolor, © Joan Keesey, 2016, all rights reserved.2017-01-09T23:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/12/14/estelle-deridders-madrona-marsh-exhibition-opening-december-18-2016/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/15284954_10212043628025214_3361110496551915643_n.jpg15284954_10212043628025214_3361110496551915643_nInvitation for Estelle DeRidder's Madrona Marsh Nature Center Exhibition, © 2016, Estelle DeRidder.2016-12-15T01:15:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/12/12/special-offer-on-plant-exploring-the-botanical-world/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/screen-shot-2016-12-12-at-3-12-40-pm.pngscreen-shot-2016-12-12-at-3-12-40-pm2016-12-12T23:42:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/29/final-tree-id-class-of-the-fall-at-the-la-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/93341e17-7042-4d54-98fc-3154362a8b381.jpg93341e17-7042-4d54-98fc-3154362a8b382016-11-30T01:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/19/interview-about-botanical-art-in-the-uc-food-observer/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cynara-scolymus-violette-231x300.jpgcynara-scolymus-violette-231x300‘Violetta’ artichokes by Pria Graves. © 2016.2016-11-19T19:20:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/14/sweet-peas-with-steve-hampson-rogers-gardens/2016-11-15T07:48:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/14/sally-jacobs-botanical-art-calendar-available-for-holiday-gift-giving/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/6a694f90-3a79-4bba-b703-ccc39128fa0a.jpg6a694f90-3a79-4bba-b703-ccc39128fa0aSally Jacobs' 2017 Gift Calendar, © 2016 Sally Jacobs, All rights reserved. 2016-11-14T20:16:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/12/kathie-miranda-to-teach-a-bagsc-colored-pencil-on-film-in-january-2017/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/kathie-miranda-paradise.jpgkathie-miranda-paradiseKathie Miranda, Strelitzia spp., Bird of Paradise, colored pencil on film. © 2016.2016-11-13T01:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/12/drawing-yoga-brain-calisthenics-masking-secrets-and-combing-practice/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_6520-e1478998742733.jpgimg_6520A few of the participants in class with John. L to R: Photo by Melanie Campbell-Carter, © 2016. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_6489.jpgimg_6489John Pastoriza-Piñol demonstrating to class participants. Photo by Melanie Campbell-Carter, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_6509.jpgimg_6509Using abundant masking fluid. Photo by Melanie Campbell-Carter, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_6480-e1478998155860.jpgimg_6480John Pastoriza-Piñol demonstrating ellipses.2016-11-13T01:05:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/05/a-garden-voyage-in-san-marino-california/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_2904.jpgimg_2904Permeable gravel surfaces finished with StabiliGrid tiles hold gravel in place and provide ADA-compliant wheelchair accessibility for the driveway and garden. Photo © 2016, Cordelia Donnelly.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_6016.jpgimg_6016Antique wrought iron gates and several cloud form cast metal panels from a disassembled Chinese pavilion in Bel Air were found on Craigslist and repurposed in the finished landscape as gates and wall pieces. Photo © 2016, Cordelia Donnelly.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_6287.jpgimg_6287A sound sculpture in the front garden activates with rain. Water is harvested from gutters on the house and garage and pumped into the sculpture before draining through a perforated drainage grid. Photo © 2016, Cordelia Donnelly.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_6874.jpgimg_6874Standing stones in the completed front garden are reclaimed Kansas fence posts, pieces of ancient ocean limestone bed, used to mark farm boundaries in a prairie ecosystem lacking trees. Photo © 2016, Cordelia Donnelly.2016-11-05T23:57:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/02/cornucopia-exhibition-promoted-by-san-diego-media-marketing/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/101-things-san-diego.jpg101-things-san-diegoBAGSC's exhibition "Cornucopia" at the San Diego Botanic Garden is on the home page of San Diego Media Marketing's website. The link has more information about the exhibition and a coupon for $2 off admission to the Garden.2016-11-03T05:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/02/tree-identification-class-at-the-la-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/93341e17-7042-4d54-98fc-3154362a8b38.jpg93341e17-7042-4d54-98fc-3154362a8b38Trees at the LA Arboretum. © 2016, LA Arboretum.2016-11-03T01:07:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/02/artists-open-house-at-the-gallery-in-the-la-arboretum-library/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/la-arboretum-logo.jpgla-arboretum-logoLogo for the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens.2016-11-03T00:14:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/11/02/impressions-of-flora-japonica-at-the-royal-botanic-gardens-kew-london/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image4-miekoi.jpgimage4-miekoiCercidiphyllum magnificum, watercolor on paper, © 2016, Mieko Ishikawahttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image3-yamanaka.jpgimage3-yamanakaPinus x densithunbergii, watercolor on paper, © 2016, Masumi Yamanaka.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image2-miekok.jpgimage2-miekokMagnolia obovata, watercolor on paper, © 2016, Mieko Konishi.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/image1-akiko.jpgimage1-akikoIdesia polycarpa, watercolor on paper, © 2016, Akiko Enokido. 2016-11-02T23:31:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/10/28/hunt-14th-international-exhibition-travels-to-petaluma-arts-center/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/nina-and-the-magnolia-1-1-275x313.jpgnina-and-the-magnolia-1-1-275x313Nina Antze, Martha Kemp, Lucy Martin and Vi Strain, will demonstrate botanical art in a variety of media starting at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The demonstrations are free.2016-10-29T00:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/10/28/a-bagsc-workshop-with-alexander-sasha-viazmensky/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sasha-demo-polypore.jpgsasha-demo-polyporeSasha demonstration of a Polypore Mushroom (fungi that grow on tree trunks).https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_6585.jpegimg_6585These are examples of our work!https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_6551-e1477691177426.jpegimg_6551Those in attendance were (from left to right): Beth Stone, Gilly Shaeffer, Olga Eysymontt, Sasha, Cynthia Jackson, Janice Sharp and Bonnie Ash (missing from the photo are Pat Mark, Kathy Morgan and Jude Wiesenfeld).https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_6544.jpegimg_6544https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_6472.jpegimg_6472Sasha Viazmensky demonstrating initial watercolor technique for painting a mushroom. 2016-10-28T22:11:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/10/07/cristina-baltayian-fall-classes/2016-10-07T20:01:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/10/07/sally-jacobs-artist-talk-saturday-october-8/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sallyjacobsevite.jpgsallyjacobseviteE-invite for Sally Jacobs exhibition, Larger than Life at TAG Gallery.2016-10-08T10:17:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/10/07/new-app-from-the-huntington-for-botanical-artists/2016-10-07T19:01:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/10/07/california-islands-symposium-exhibit-moves-to-the-santa-barbara-botanic-garden/2016-10-07T17:03:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/10/02/australian-native-plant-sale-cancelled/2016-10-02T22:46:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/09/22/bagsc-exhibition-cornucopia-to-open-at-the-san-diego-botanic-garden/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/estelle-deridder-rosa-californica.jpgestelle-deridder-rosa-californicaRosa californica, California Rose, watercolor by Estelle DeRidder, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/asuka-hishiki-broccoli.jpgasuka-hishiki-broccoliBroccoli, watercolor by Asuka Hishiki, © 2016. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dragon-fruit_diane-daly.jpgdragon-fruit_diane-dalyHylocereus undatus pitahayas, Pitaya or Dragon Fruit, watercolor by Diane Nelson Daly, © 2016. The dragon fruit is the fruit of a cactus species indigenous to the Americas. The fruit is sweet and crunchy with a flavor that is a cross between kiwi and pear.2016-09-23T06:33:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/09/21/margaret-best-to-be-artist-in-residence-on-the-art-of-the-tulip-river-tour/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/margaret-best-teaching.jpgmargaret-best-teachingMargaret Best teaching.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/the-art-of-the-tulip.jpgthe-art-of-the-tulip"The Art of the Tulip" Select River Cruises with Margaret Best, Artist-in-Residence.2016-09-21T07:09:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/09/20/california-native-plant-society-plant-sale/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cnpssgm_ps2016_posterb.jpgCNPSSGM_PS2016_posterB_web.jpgPoster for California Native Plant Society Plant Sale.2016-09-21T03:16:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/09/18/australian-native-plants-sale/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/save-the-date.jpgsave-the-dateSave The Date postcard for the Fall Plant Sale at Australian Native Plants.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/eucalyptus_forrestiana_1-jpg.pngeucalyptus_forrestiana_1-jpgEucalyptus forrestiana, photo courtesy of Australian Native Plants, © 2016. 2016-09-18T23:18:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/09/16/call-for-entries-for-portraits-of-the-garden-at-descanso-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/3caaa7ab-b18f-48c8-98fb-663f62fab53d.jpg3caaa7ab-b18f-48c8-98fb-663f62fab53d© 2016, Descanso Gardens Guild, Inc. Image information: Matilija Poppies, © Descanso Gardens.2016-09-17T05:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/09/12/kathy-morgan-demonstrates-carbon-dust-at-bagsc-quarterly-meeting/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2521.jpgimg_2521BAGSC members Carmen Linday and Bonnie Born Ash experiment with carbon dust. Photo by Clara Josephs, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_2518.jpgimg_2518Kathy Morgan demonstrating drawing a pear. Photo by Clara Josephs, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6105.jpgimg_6105Kathy Morgan answers questions from BAGSC members Carmen Lindsay and Cristina Baltayian. Kathy Morgan prefers to use soft cosmetic brushes of various sizes for her carbon dust work. Photo by Beth Stone, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6107.jpgimg_6107Kathy Morgan prefers to use soft cosmetic brushes of various sizes for her carbon dust work. Photo by Beth Stone, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_6106.jpgimg_6106A few of Kathy's favorite materials: a pad of Dura-lar, Wolff's carbon pencils in four grades of hardness and a stencil cutting kit. Photo by Beth Stone, © 2016.2016-09-13T04:05:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/09/12/asba-artists-at-arader-galleries/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image0011.jpgimage0011Open Parrot Tulip, oil on paper, © 2016, Ingrid Finnan.2016-09-13T01:09:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/09/12/sally-jacobs-exhibition-larger-than-life/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bokchoy11x14_2.jpgbokchoy11x14_2Bok choy, watercolor, by Sally Jacobs, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/savoy-cabbage11x14.jpgType = ArtScans RGB : Gamma = 2.000Savoy Cabbage, graphite, by Sally Jacobs, © 2016.2016-09-13T00:47:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/09/12/happy-national-chocolate-milkshake-day/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/360px-chocolate_shake_from_st_francis_fountain.jpg360px-chocolate_shake_from_st_francis_fountainChocolate shake from St Francis Fountain, San Francisco California. By Ann Larie Valentine, Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AChocolate_shake_from_St_Francis_Fountain.jpg2016-09-13T00:44:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/about-our-header-artist/2016-09-06T00:04:10+00:00weekly0.6https://bagscblog.com/2016/09/02/botanical-art-at-the-california-islands-symposium/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image1-2.jpgimage1 2Plantanus racemosa, California Sycamore, Watercolor by Mitsuko Schultz, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/giantcoreopsis_fordeb.jpgGiantCoreopsis_fordebLeptosyne gigantea Kellogg, (formerly Coreopsis gigantea), Giant Coreopsis, Ellie Tu, colored pencil, © 2016, all rights reserved. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/feltleafceanothus_fordeb.jpgFeltLeafCeanothus_fordebCeanothus arboreus, Feltleaf Ceanothus, or Island Ceanothus. Watercolor, © 2016, Ellie Tu, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lavetera-and-lighthouse-landscape-new-copy.jpgLavetera and lighthouse landscape NEW copyMalva assurgentiflora, the Island Mallow, Mission Mallow, Royal Mallow, Island Tree Mallow. © 2016, Estelle De Ridder. Malva Rosa is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family. It is endemic to California, where it is native only to the Channel Islands. It can also be found growing as an escapee from cultivation in coastal mainland California. This illustration was done on drafting film and paper with watercolor and colored pencil.2016-09-03T00:50:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/30/anne-marie-evans-returns-to-the-virginia-robinson-gardens/2016-08-31T02:12:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/28/reminder-bagcs-quarterly-meeting-is-in-two-weeks-september-11-2016/2016-08-28T22:43:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/28/bagsc-masterclass-with-john-pastoriza-pinol-in-november-2016/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/strawberry-fragaria-x-ananassa-john-pastoriza-pinol-2014.jpegStrawberry Fragaria X ananassa John Pastoriza Pinol 2014Fragaria x ananassa, Strawberry, watercolor by John Pastoriza-Piñol, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pastoriza-pinol_john_generation-zero-lilium-henyri-x-speciosumblack-beauty.jpegpastoriza-pinol_john_Generation Zero (Lilium henyri x speciosum'Black Beauty')https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pastoriza-pinol-john-paeonia-lactifolia-red-charm.jpegPastoriza Pinol, John, Paeonia lactifolia 'Red Charm'https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/jpp_bw.jpgjpp_bwJohn Pastoriza-Piñol, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/john-pastoriza_pinol_tulipa-x-hybrida-monet-peony-bi-colour-salmon.jpegJohn Pastoriza_Pinol_Tulipa x hybrida Monet Peony Bi Colour SalmonTulipa x hybrida, watercolor by John Pastoriza-Piñol, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/anthurium-x-andreanum-the-glove-rs-john-pastoriza-pinol-2012.jpegAnthurium X andreanum The Glove rs John Pastoriza Pinol 20122016-08-28T22:35:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/28/alexander-sasha-viazmensky-to-teach-mushrooms-in-watercolor-october-2016/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/viazmensky16woods.jpegViazmensky16WoodsAlexander Viazmensky in the woods. © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/forestbouquetiirussianchoice.jpgForestBouquetIIRussianChoice"Forest Bouquet, Russian Choice," watercolor by Alexander Viazmensky, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-08-28T22:15:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/21/a-new-blue-and-some-resources-about-color/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/17548669954_339dce00ee_k-4dab716296713de6b01e6698dd555477d08c4679-s800-c85.jpg17548669954_339dce00ee_k-4dab716296713de6b01e6698dd555477d08c4679-s800-c85Blue pigment discovered at Professor Subramanian's lab at Oregon Stste University. Photo from Oregon State University.2016-08-29T15:42:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/02/npr-this-is-color/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-02-at-11-33-23-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-02 at 11.33.23 PMNPR's "Look at This"2016-08-22T01:23:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/21/a-botanical-reader-by-jim-folsom-is-back/2016-08-21T17:15:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/19/exhibition-at-the-san-diego-museum-of-natural-history/2016-08-20T13:13:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/19/a-reference-to-kolinsky-sable-brushes-in-an-unexpected-place/2016-08-20T04:21:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/16/a-documentary-by-david-reynolds-about-six-australian-botanical-artists/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/8f055a_285579762f834a7086affdc02f0eb70emv2.jpg8f055a_285579762f834a7086affdc02f0eb70e~mv2Studio Sessions: Seen through the eyes of the artist. Written and directed by David Reynolds. © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-08-17T01:41:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/09/register-for-olga-eysymonts-next-workshop-series-at-the-la-arboretum/2016-08-09T21:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/08/a-diy-folding-pencil-pen-and-everything-holder/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sub-buzz-20597-1470675774-4.jpgsub-buzz-20597-1470675774-4Buzzfeed's finished DIY pencil holder, open. © 2016 Buzzfeed Nifty.2016-08-08T22:42:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/03/hunt-15th-international-exhibition-and-last-days-for-early-bird-discount-for-asba-conference/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/hibd-15th-international-title.jpghibd-15th-international-titleCover of the Hunt 15th International Exhibition Catalog. Cover art: Soft Tree Fern, Dicksonia antarctica [Dicksonia antarctica Labillardière, Dicksoniaceae], watercolor on paper by Laurie Andrews (1936–), 2008, 76.5 × 56.5 cm, HI Art accession no. 8078, reproduced by permission of the artist. 2016-08-08T21:46:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/08/bagsc-quarterly-meeting-september-11-2016/2016-08-08T21:21:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/06/happy-root-beer-float-day/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/root_beer_float.jpgRoot_Beer_FloatBy Arnold Gatilao - originally posted to Flickr as Root Beer Float, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=56445492016-08-08T22:47:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/02/theodore-rousseaus-majestic-melancholy-trees-an-exhibition-at-the-getty-center/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/rousseauforest.jpgForest in Boisrémond (recto); Cottage in a Forest (verso)Forest in Boisrémond (recto); Cottage in a Forest (verso); Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812 - 1867); 1842; Black chalk on laid paper (recto); graphite (verso); 28.1 × 45 cm (11 1/16 × 17 11/16 in.); 2002.3https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/rousseaufontainebleau.jpgForest of Fontainebleau, Cluster of Tall Trees Overlooking the PForest of Fontainebleau, Cluster of Tall Trees Overlooking the Plain of Clair-Bois at the Edge of Bas-Bréau; Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812 - 1867); France; about 1849 - 1852; Oil on canvas; 90.8 × 116.8 cm (35 3/4 × 46 in.); 2007.132016-08-02T23:15:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/02/the-tie-that-binds-art-that-makes-a-difference/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mirror-garden-host-blueprint-holders-from-long-beach-photo-amanda-wiles.jpgMirror Garden Host Blueprint Holders from Long Beach (photo Amanda Wiles)Mirror Garden Host Blueprint Holders from Long Beach (Photo credit: Amanda Wiles, © 2016.)https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/mirrormakers-yrneh-and-margo-with-roger-a-new-tie-that-binds-blueprint-holder-photo-amanda-wiles.jpgMirrorMakers Yrneh and Margo with Roger, a new Tie that Binds blueprint holder (photo Amanda Wiles)MirrorMakers Yrneh and Margo with Roger, a new Tie that Binds blueprint holder (Photo credit: Amanda Wiles, © 2016).https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ttb_plot_184-dj_double_bowtie_and_brentwood.jpgTTB_plot_184-DJ_double_Bowtie_and_BrentwoodTTB plot 184-DJ, Bowtie demonstration garden and Brentwood mirror installation. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ttb_plot_111-cf_double_bowtie_and_southla.jpgTTB_plot_111-CF_double_Bowtie_and_SouthLATTB plot 111-CF, Bowtie demonstration garden and South LA mirror installation.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/one-of-512-unique-blueprints-created-by-the-artist-and-team-to-distribute-at-the-field-office.jpgOne of 512 Unique Blueprints created by the artist and team to distribute at the Field OfficeOne of 512 Unique Blueprints created by the artist and team to distribute at the Field Office. 2016-08-02T20:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/02/on-location-california-native-plants-in-the-movies-exhibition-at-the-rancho-santa-ana-botanic-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/photo501.jpegphoto501https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/rsabg_logo5.pngrsabg_logo52016-08-02T19:24:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/01/bagsc-artists-accepted-into-the-19th-annual-international-american-society-of-botanical-artists-and-the-horticultural-society-of-new-york/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/dshawopuntiasppfruit.jpgdShawOpuntiaSppFruitOpuntia spp. Fruit, Tunas or Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit, watercolor on vellum by Deborah Shaw, © 2016, all rights reserved. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_1328.jpgIMG_1328Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Hibiscus, watercolor by Mitsuko Schultz, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/asuka-hishiki-heiloom-tomato-dancing-duo-small.jpgAsuka Hishiki -Heiloom tomato -dancing duo SMALLSolanum lycopersicm, Dancing Duo 34-A, Portrait of an Heirloom Tomato, watercolor by Asuka Hishiki, © 2016, all rights reserved. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/camellia_japonica_hakuho.jpgcamellia_japonica_HakuhoCamellia japonica 'Hakuho', Heirloom Camellia "Hakuho', Akiko Enokido, © 2015, watercolor on vellum.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/prunus-dulcis.jpgPrunus dulcisPrunus dulcis, Almond, watercolor by Margaret Best, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-08-02T00:55:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/08/01/jw-fike-exhibition-photographic-survey-of-the-wild-edible-botanicals-of-california/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/california_poppy_small.jpgcalifornia_poppy_smallCalifornia Poppy, 50"x28", © JW Fike, 2015. Photographed in Miramonte, CA.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/henbit_small.jpghenbit_smallHenbit, 28"x20", © JW Fike, 2014. Photographed in Miramonte, CA.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/soapplant_small.jpgsoapplant_smallSoap plant, 110" x 64", © JW Fike, 2015. Photographed in Miramonte, CA.2016-08-01T23:00:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/07/27/gentle-reminder-for-bagsc-members-cornucopia-submission-deadline-coming-up-soon/2016-07-27T20:15:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/07/24/capturing-the-art-of-botanical-illustration-opening-reception-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/arb-8.jpegArb 8Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/arb-5.jpegArb 5Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/arb-4.jpegArb 4Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/arb-3.jpegArb 3Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/arb-2.jpegArb 2Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/arb-1.jpegArb 1Photo by Janice Sharp, © 2016.2016-07-25T14:49:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/07/11/artist-patricia-mark-shares-her-love-of-botanicals/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/diane-daly-pat-mark-olga-easymont-and-estelle-deridder-photo-by-jack-daly.jpgDiane Daly, Pat Mark, Olga Easymont and Estelle DeRidder Photo by Jack DalyPatricia Mark with guests (left to right): Diane Daly, Patricia Mark, and Estelle DeRidder (far right). Photo credit: Jack Daly, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/bagsc_pat_guests.jpgbagsc_Pat_GuestsBAGSC members at Patricia Mark's opening reception included (from left to right): Melanie Campbell-Carter, Patricia Mark, Marilyn Parrino, and Nancy Beckham. Photo credit: Tania Marien, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/bagsc_pat_solo_show.jpgbagsc_Pat_Solo_ShowPatricia Mark at the opening reception "For the Love of Botanicals." Photo credit: Tania Marien, © 2016.2016-07-15T06:37:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/07/09/capturing-the-arboretum-the-art-of-botanical-illustration/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/arb-art-show.jpgArb Art ShowThis notice of the Art Show appeared in the latest issue of the Arboretum Newsletter. Artwork by Diane Daly, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-07-10T00:31:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/07/09/deadline-extended-for-submission-to-the-california-islands-symposium-art-exibition/2016-07-09T23:50:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/27/for-the-love-of-botanicals-a-solo-exhibition-by-patricia-mark/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pat_mark-1.jpgpat_markInvitation postcard for Patrica Mark's exhibition, "For the Love of Botanicals." Artwork by Patricia Mark, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-06-28T02:59:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/20/call-for-entries-for-2016-california-open-at-tag-gallery-bergamot-station/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/caopenprospectus2016final-1.jpgCAOpenProspectus2016Final-1Cover of the Call for Entries PDF brochure for "2016 California Open Exhibition" at TAG Gallery, in Bergamot Station Arts Center, Santa Monica, California.2016-06-20T22:37:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/10/bagsc-members-in-asbas-the-beauty-of-botanicals-st-louis-missouri/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6491.jpgIMG_6491"The Beauty of Botanicals," photo by Jody Williams, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6503-e1466216477577.jpgIMG_6503"The Beauty of Botanicals," photo by Jody Williams, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6512.jpgIMG_6512Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson, President of the Missouri Botanical Garden and one of the selection jurors, attended the Opening Reception. (L to R: Denise Walser-Kolar, Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson and Jody Williams). https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6521.jpgIMG_6521"The Beauty of Botanicals," photo by Jody Williams, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6536.jpgIMG_6536"The Beauty of Botanicals," photo by Jody Williams, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6542-cropped.jpgIMG_6542-cropped"The Beauty of Botanicals," photo by Jody Williams, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_6544.jpgIMG_6544"The Beauty of Botanicals," photo by Jody Williams, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/keesey_joan_romneya_coulteri.jpgKeesey_Joan_Romneya_coulteriRomneya coulteri, watercolor on paper by Joan Keesey, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/keesey_joan_salvia_spathacea.jpgKeesey_Joan_Salvia_spathaceaSalvia spathacea, watercolor on paper by Joan Keesey, © 2016, all rights reserved. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dbshaweggplants.jpgdbShawEggplantsSolanium melongena, Ophelia and Calliope Miniature Eggplants, watercolor on vellum by Deborah Shaw. © 2016, all rights reserved; protected by Digimarc.2016-06-18T02:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/10/estelle-deridder-at-the-theodore-payne-foundation-gallery/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/helianthus-annuusw-american-goldfinch-tpf-2016-copy.jpgHelianthus-annuusw-American-Goldfinch-TPF-2016-copyEstelle DeRidder, Helianthus annuus (annual sunflower) with Spinus tristis (American goldfinch), © 2015, all rights reserved.2016-06-10T23:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/09/olga-eysymont-class-botanical-illustration-plant-studies-to-begin-june-12-2016/2016-06-10T02:40:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/08/plant-introductions-from-the-los-angeles-county-arboretum-and-botanical-garden/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/arboretum-plant-introductions-1.jpgArboretum Plant Introductions-1Download a PDF of plant introductions by the Los Angeles Arboretum, beginning in 1957. 2016-06-09T03:10:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/08/camping-poetry-fiction-and-art-in-sequoia-and-kings-canyon-national-park/2016-06-09T00:55:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/07/plant-list-from-garden-tour-at-the-bagsc-quarterly-meeting-june-4-2016/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1317.jpgIMG_1317Looking from the house toward the street. Photo by Clara Josephs, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1312.jpgIMG_1312Gathered around the center island in the kitchen, looking at "before and after" photos, Cordelia's artwork, and listening to information about construction details. Photo by Clara Josephs, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1309.jpgIMG_1309Looking from the front room out to the garden. The windows are laminated to dampen noise from the street. Photo by Clara Josephs, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1313.jpgIMG_1313The side yard leads to a soaking tub. Photo by Clara Josephs, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_1314.jpgIMG_1314BAGSC members Steve Hampson, Rita Hopper and Leslie Walker discuss an interesting specimen in the back yard. Photo by Clara Josephs, © 2016.2016-06-08T01:01:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/07/south-bay-watercolor-society-sbws-2016-annual-juried-show/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sbws-etty-and-teri.jpgSBWS.Etty and TeriTeri Kuwahara pictured with SBWS Chairman Etty Andreani. Photo by Alvin Takamori, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sbws-teri-radish.jpgSBWS.Teri radishTeri Kuwahara with her prize-winning painting of a French Breakfast Radish, photo by Alvin Takamori, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/south-bay-watercolor-society-sue-k.jpgSouth Bay Watercolor Society.Sue K.Sue Kuuskmae, photo by Melanie Campbell-Carter, © 2016.2016-06-07T21:09:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/02/scientific-and-botanical-illustration-conference-in-california-this-summer/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gnsi2016logosm.pngGNSI2016LogoSMGNSI 2016 Conference Logo, © 2016 GNSI.2016-06-02T22:25:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/06/02/bamboo-frames-on-sale-at-blick-art-materials/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/blickbamboogalleryframes.jpgblickBambooGalleryFramesBlick Art Materials Bamboo Gallery Frame. Image courtesy of Blick Art Materials website.2016-06-02T19:50:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/02/28/important-bagsc-dates-a-calendar-of-everything/2016-05-30T04:56:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/05/29/call-for-entries-for-bagscs-arboretum-library-exhibition-capturing-the-arboretum-the-art-of-botanical-illustration/2016-05-30T01:33:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/05/29/call-for-entries-bagsc-cornucopia-at-the-san-diego-botanic-gardens/2016-05-30T01:04:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/05/call-for-entries-california-islands-symposium-island-art-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/californiaislandslogo.jpgcaliforniaIslandsLogo2016-05-29T23:34:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/05/29/mixed-media-botanical-art-workshop-by-lesley-randall/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_20131117_154439.jpgIMG_20131117_154439Nepenthes, mixed media by Lesley Randall, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-05-29T23:22:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/05/17/the-bagsc-quarterly-meeting-is-coming-up-4-june/2016-05-18T05:00:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/05/13/new-workshop-by-matt-ritter-tough-trees-made-easy/2016-05-18T04:59:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/05/13/artboretum-update/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0050.jpgIMG_0050https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0055.jpgIMG_0055https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0054.jpgIMG_0054https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0053.jpgIMG_0053https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0052.jpgIMG_0052https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0051.jpgIMG_0051https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0048.jpgIMG_0048https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0047.jpgIMG_0047https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0046.jpgIMG_0046https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_0045.jpgIMG_00452016-05-15T00:20:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/05/13/bagsc-exhibition-looking-for-flora-at-rogers-gardens-fine-art-gallery/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/looking-for-flora-postcard.jpgLooking for Flora-PostcardInvitation postcard for "Looking for Flora," Roger's Gardens. Watercolor on vellum by Akiko Enokido, Camellia japonica 'Kingyoba tsubaki', © 2016, all rights reserved. Download the complete postcard here.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rogersgardens-artgallery-look-flora_02.jpgRogersGardens-ArtGallery-Look-Flora_02"Looking for Flora" exhibition announcement by Roger's Gardens Fine Art Gallery. Watercolor on vellum by Akiko Enokido, "Camellia japonica 'Kingyoba tsubaki'" © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-05-14T05:14:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/05/13/margaret-best-in-the-florilegium-the-royal-botanic-gardens-sydney/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/margaret-in-janices-studio.jpgMargaret in Janice's studioMargaret working in Janice's studio. © 2013, Janice Sharp, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/lelsie-surveying-the-tree.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2016-05-14T04:38:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/05/12/bagsc-botanical-art-at-descanso-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rosehanging.jpgroseHangingRose Hanging in Progress: Photo by Beth Stone © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/camellia-exhibit.jpgcamellia ExhibitCamellia Exhibit: Photo by Beth Stone © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/boddyhousecurrent.jpgboddyHouseCurrentBoddy House: Photo by Beth Stone © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/boddyhousepostcard.jpgboddyHousePostcardBoddy House Postcard from 1967.2016-05-19T18:56:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/04/09/bagsc-artists-ellie-tu-and-gilly-shaeffer-accepted-into-celebrating-flora-of-the-national-parks/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0125_s.jpgIMG_0125_sEntry to "Flora of the National Parks". Photo by Keith Fisher, © 2016, all rights reserved. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0126_s.jpgIMG_0126_sGallery wall showing Dudleya greenei by Ellie Tu; and California Poppy and Toyon Berries by Gilly Shaeffer. © 2016 by the artists, all rights reserved. Photo by Keith Fisher, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dudleya_greenei2.jpgdudleya_greenei[2]Dudleya greenei, watercolor by Ellie Tu, © 2016, all rights reserved. This plant grows in the Channel Islands National Park. 2016-04-10T04:46:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/04/09/bagsc-members-at-the-18th-annual-botanical-art-exhibition-at-filoli/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0049.jpgIMG_0049https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0047.jpgIMG_0047https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0046.jpgIMG_0046https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0045.jpgIMG_0045https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0044.jpgIMG_0044https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0043.jpgIMG_0043https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0041.jpgIMG_0041https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0040.jpgIMG_0040https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0039.jpgIMG_0039https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_0037.jpgIMG_00372016-04-09T21:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/19/artboretum-botanical-art-show-and-sale-to-be-held-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum-and-botanical-garden/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/electronic-pomegranate-postcard.jpgElectronic Pomegranate Postcardhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/small-artboretum-logo.jpgsmall ARTboretum logo2016-03-19T19:01:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/16/extension-on-focus-on-nature-xiv-submission-deadline/2016-03-16T23:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/15/ellie-tu-to-present-two-botanical-art-talks-and-display-art-in-ventura-county/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/elliedemo.jpgelliedemoEllie demonstrated botanical art with BAGSC at the Bowers Museum and at Roger's Gardens.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cinpillustration.jpgcinpillustrationPen and ink illustrations of California native plants by Ellie Tu, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/008_s.jpg008_sEllie Tu illustrated the Channel Islands National Park guide books.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/006_s.jpg006_sEllie Tu illustrated the Channel Islands National Park guide books.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/dudleya_greenei.jpgdudleya_greeneiDudleya greenei, watercolor by Ellie Tu, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-03-16T00:12:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/15/changes-to-lee-mccaffree-class-schedule/2016-03-15T19:31:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/14/australian-trees-at-the-la-arboretum/2016-03-14T22:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/09/bagsc-at-rogers-gardens-a-day-of-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/theresahangingribbons.jpgtheresaHangingRibbonsTheresa Marino, Gallery Director, Roger's Gardens, hanging blue ribbons after the judging. Photo: Linda Carpenter, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/shaweggplants.jpgshawEggplantshttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/shawdemo.jpgshawDemoDeborah Shaw demonstrated on her painting of Opuntia with cochineal. Many of the visitors who had seen BAGSC at the Bowers Museum demonstrations commented, "Oh, you haven't made much progress, have you?" Photo: Linda Carpenter, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/rogersexhibit.jpgroger'sExhibitThe exhibition panels showcased botanical art and plein aire paintings. Photo: Linda Carpenter, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/melaniedeb.jpgmelanieDebMelanie Campbell-Carter and Deborah Shaw with their blue ribbons. Photo: Linda Carpenter, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/melanieblueribbon.jpgmelanieBlueRibbonhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/kuuskmaetalking.jpgkuuskmaeTalkingSuzanne Kuuskmae talking with visitors to the BAGSC info table about botanical art. Photo: Linda Carpenter, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/kuuskmaepaintingdemo.jpgkuuskmaePaintingDemoSuzanne Kuuskmae's palette and painting at her demonstration table. Photo: Linda Carpenter, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ellietudemo.jpgellieTuDemohttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/elliesuedemo.jpgellieSueDemoEllie Tu and Suzanne Kuuskmae demonstrating. Photo: Linda Carpenter, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-03-10T15:57:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/09/an-update-on-olga-eysymontts-class-at-the-la-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/unknown-12.jpegUnknown-12Olga Eysymontt's demonstration of carbon dust, graphite dust and pencil techniques. Photo by Cynthia Jackson, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-03-10T15:21:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/02/19/learn-silverpoint-at-destination-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1024px-albrecht_durer_-_two_seated_lions_-_google_art_project.jpg1024px-Albrecht_Dürer_-_Two_seated_lions_-_Google_Art_ProjectAlbrecht Dürer, Two seated lions, 1521, silverpoint on paper prepared with a light tone, located in Kupferstichkabinett Berlin. Downloaded from Wikimedia Commons: this work is in the public domain in the United States and in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or less.2016-03-09T03:04:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/08/artist-in-residency-program-at-the-huyck-preserve-and-biological-research-station-application-deadline-april-15/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/huyckposter.jpg2016 Poster.cdrHuyck Artist-in-Residence poster. Download a PDF of the poster for reproduction by clicking on the link at the end of this article.2016-03-09T02:51:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/02/26/congratulations-to-akiko-enokido-for-her-rhs-gold-medal/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12788223_982611521818633_1463356997_n.jpg12788223_982611521818633_1463356997_nAkiko Enokido at the RHS Exhibition.2016-03-08T23:41:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/06/margaret-bests-puglia-trip-covered-in-the-la-times/2016-03-07T02:30:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/04/a-botanical-reader-by-jim-folsom-now-available-in-ibooks/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/screen-shot-2016-03-04-at-10-59-53-pm.pngScreen Shot 2016-03-04 at 10.59.53 PMChapter from "A Botanical Reader", listing "Botany for Artists" as one of the sections. James P. Folsom, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/screen-shot-2016-03-04-at-11-00-33-pm.pngScreen Shot 2016-03-04 at 11.00.33 PMCover, "A Botanical Reader for the Curious Gardener", James P. Folsom, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-06-24T21:31:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/04/spaces-still-available-for-lee-mccaffrees-classes-in-march-2016/2016-03-05T06:50:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/04/call-for-entries-the-beauty-of-botanicals-2016/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/oagallerycallforentriesbotanicals-v2.jpgOAGalleryCallforEntriesBotanicals V2OA Gallery, Call for Entries, The Beauty of Botanicals 2016. © OA Gallery, 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1437159807.png1437159807OA Gallery logo2016-03-05T06:05:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/03/04/call-for-entries-focus-on-nature-natural-and-cultural-history-illustration-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/fon_logo.jpgFON_logoFocus on Nature logo2016-03-05T05:46:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/02/28/call-for-entries-for-bagsc-descanso-exhibition-everythings-coming-up-roses/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/stone-1-300.jpgStone 1 300Rosa (Watercolor Rose -- really the common name; I wouldn't kid you about that), Beth Stone, watercolor, © 2016, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/unknown.jpegUnknownRose Hips, Rosa californica (California Rose), Janice Sharp, colored pencil, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-02-28T17:40:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/02/24/join-bagsc-at-rogers-gardens-saturday-february-27-2016-for-the-day-of-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2015-04-26-11-02-13.jpg2015-04-26 11.02.13Diane Daly demonstrating at last year's "Day of Art" at Roger's Gardens. Photo by Deborah Shaw, © 2015, all rights reserved.2016-02-28T17:50:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/02/19/anita-walsmit-sachs-5-day-botanical-drawing-and-painting-class/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/print-rode_parade.jpegPrint-Rode_paradeTulip Parade, watercolor by Anita Walsmit Sachs, © 2016, all rights reserved.2016-02-21T16:02:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/02/19/two-days-two-botanical-art-classes-with-lee-mccaffree/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/x-mccaffree-california-pipevine.jpgMcCaffree California PipevineAristolochia californica, California Pipevine, watercolor by Lee McCaffree, © 2016, all rights reserved. This painting by Lee was part of the "Weird, Wild & Wonderful" exhibition.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/leemccaffree.pngleeMcCaffreeLee McCaffree2016-02-20T06:42:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/02/18/a-new-improved-la-arboretum-resource/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/laarboretumlibrary.pnglaArboretumLibraryA view down a row of the remodeled Los Angeles Arboretum Library. Photo courtesy of LA Arboretum website, © 2016.2016-02-19T03:23:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/02/08/bagsc-tour-of-ucr-botanic-gardens-and-quarterly-meeting-expanded-program-and-extended-deadline/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0010.jpgIMG_0010Meet at the entrance at 9:45 am. UC Riverside Botanic Garden. Photo: Garden entrance, Tania Marien, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0009.jpgIMG_0009Explore parts of a 40-acre oasis. UC Riverside Botanic Garden. Photo: Footpath, Tania Marien, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0008.jpgIMG_0008Enjoy expansive views of UCR. UC Riverside Botanic Garden. Photo: Hilltop view of UCR, Tania Marien, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0007.jpgIMG_0007Marvel at Riverside's natural landscape. UC Riverside Botanic Garden. Photo: Box Springs Mountain, Tania Marien, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0006.jpgIMG_0006Explore the Ficus grove. UC Riverside Botanic Garden. Photo: Ficus Trees, Tania Marien, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0005.jpgIMG_0005Find a staircase when you least expect it. UC Riverside Botanic Garden. Photo: View from top of stairs, looking down at conference room, Tania Marien, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0004.jpgIMG_0004Visit the geodesic dome. UC Riverside Botanic Garden. Photo: Geodesic dome entrance, Tania Marien, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0003.jpgIMG_0003Visit the butterfly garden. UC Riverside Botanic Garden. Photo: Asclepias sp., Tania Marien, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0002.jpgIMG_0002Explore the South African Garden. UC Riverside Botanic Garden. Photo: Aloe, Tania Marien, © 2016.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_0001.jpgIMG_0001Enjoy a stroll through Alder Canyon. UC Riverside Botanic Garden. Photo: Alder Canyon lawn, Tania Marien, © 2016.2016-02-08T21:18:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/01/29/gilly-shaeffer-accepted-into-celebrating-flora-of-the-us-national-parks/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/toyon-berries-web_small.jpgtoyon-berries-web_smallToyon Berries, watercolor by Gilly Shaeffer, © 2016, all rights reserved. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/california-poppy-4x4_web.gifcalifornia-poppy-4x4_webCalifornia Poppy, watercolor by Gilly Shaeffer, © 2016, all rights reserved. 2016-01-30T01:42:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/01/08/two-artist-in-residency-programs/2016-01-09T01:08:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/01/08/catching-up-with-bagsc-member-estelle-deridder/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2902.jpgIMG_2902A selection of Estelle DeRidder's cards at the exhibition. Photo by Clara Joseph, © 2015 all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2901.jpgIMG_2901https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2900.jpgIMG_2900Estelle DeRidder with her artwork in the exhibition. Photo by Clara Josephs, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_2899.jpgIMG_2899https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wp_20151128_11_55_32_pro.jpgWP_20151128_11_55_32_Prohttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wp_20151128_11_24_52_pro.jpgWP_20151128_11_24_52_ProParticipants busy making holiday ornaments. Photo by Estelle DeRidder, © 2015, all rights reserved.2016-01-09T00:43:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2016/01/08/cristina-baltayian-classes-at-the-la-county-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/grapesbaltayian.jpggrapesBaltayianGrapes and vine, Cristina Baltayian, © 2015, all rights reserved.2016-01-09T00:13:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/12/09/gilly-shaeffer-classes-in-botanical-drawing-and-watercolor-basics/2016-01-05T23:44:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/12/07/cochineal-at-the-bowers-museum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-11-18-13-03-06.jpg2015-11-18 13.03.06The Opuntia cactus in the courtyard at the entrance to Bowers Museum. Another beautiful Fall day in Southern California. Photo © Deborah Shaw, 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-11-18-13-03-22.jpg2015-11-18 13.03.22Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) is a scale insect that lives on Opuntia cacti. The insect produces carminic acid, from which carmine dye is derived. The females and their nymphs secrete a waxy, white web to protect them from the sun and predators. Photo © Deborah Shaw, 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cochineal.jpgCochinealLive Cochineal (under the white on the Opuntia cactus paddle); dried Cochineal; and paint from the crushed insects. Photo by Diane Daly, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-12-07T20:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/12/07/time-to-renew-your-annual-asbabagsc-membership/2015-12-07T19:22:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/12/07/bagsc-march-quarterly-meeting-and-2016-bagsc-meeting-dates/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ucrbg_marien.jpgucrbg_MarienUniversity of California, Riverside, Botanic Garden. Photo by Tania Marien, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-12-07T18:19:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/12/07/news-from-suzanne-kuuskmae/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/camellia-3.jpegCamellia #3Camillia #3, watercolor on paper, © 2015, Suzanne Kuuskmae, all rights reserved. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/january-red-lilies-watercolor.jpegJanuary, Red Lilies watercolorRed Lilies, watercolor on paper, © 2015, Suzanne Kuuskmae, all rights reserved. 2015-12-09T14:18:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/11/20/art-materials-displayed-as-art-a-feast-for-the-eyes/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pigment-2.jpgpigment-2Photo courtesy of https://pigment.tokyo/concept/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pigment-1.jpgpigment-1Photo courtesy of https://pigment.tokyo/concept/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pigment-6.jpgpigment-6Photo courtesy of https://pigment.tokyo/concept/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pigment-7.jpgpigment-7Photo courtesy of https://pigment.tokyo/concept/2015-11-20T20:51:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/11/20/tree-structure-workshop-at-the-huntington/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/unknown-7.jpegUnknown-7https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/unknown-8.jpegUnknown-8Leaves of the Quercus ruber (English Oak) outside the Botanical Ed Center. Photo credit: © 2015 Alyse Ochniak, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/unknown-9.jpegUnknown-9https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/unknown-10.jpegUnknown-10Quercus suber, Cork oak tree, from looking at trees with Jim Folsom. Photo credit: © 2015, Alyse Ochniak, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/unknown-11.jpegUnknown-11Quercus suber, Cork oak tree, close up of bark. Photo credit: © 2015, Alyse Ochniak, all rights reserved.2015-11-20T20:13:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/11/19/art-show-and-sale-at-gilly-shaeffers/2015-11-19T22:34:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/11/12/massachusetts-horticulture-society-shares-its-botanical-prints-collection/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/197.jpg197"Cereus," by Mrs. William Duffield, 1892. Massachusetts Horticultural Society Library, Box 9, Repros (shelf locator). Gift of Mrs. Fiske Warren, March, 1943. Permalink: http://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/0p097c160 This work is licensed for use under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives License (CC BY-NC-ND).2015-11-14T01:18:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/11/12/deborah-shaw-to-teach-a-2-part-weekend-workshop-whats-cool-and-warm-about-red-color-mixing-in-watercolor/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/screen-shot-2015-11-12-at-3-48-30-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-12 at 3.48.30 PMImage Credit: Detail, Sebastian Lopez de Arteaga, St. Michael and the Bull, c. 1650. Denver Art Museum Collection: Collection of Frederick and Jan Mayer, 1994.27.2015-11-13T00:17:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/11/12/bagscs-annual-meeting-and-holiday-party/2015-11-12T23:43:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/11/12/arillyn-moran-lawrence-accepted-into-119th-annual-juried-exhibition-of-the-catharine-lorillard-wolfe-art-club/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/01-900px_high.jpg01-900px_high"Elegant Syrah," © 2015, Arillyn Moran-Lawrence. Pen and ink, 13-1/2" x 19". All rights reserved.2015-11-13T04:38:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/11/10/botanical-art-3-day-workshop-autumn-leaves-in-colored-pencil-on-wood/2015-11-10T22:46:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/11/10/botanical-graphite-with-olga-eysymontt/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_3977.jpgIMG_3977https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_3987.jpgIMG_3987https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/017.jpg017https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/copy-1-of-027.jpgCopy (1) of 027https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/029.jpg0292015-11-10T17:30:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/10/31/listen-and-download-the-weird-wild-wonderful-symposium-keynotes/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-31-at-3-39-42-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-31 at 3.39.42 PMIcon for the "Weird, Wild & Wonderful" Symposium keynotes, available for free from iTunes U > The Huntington.2015-10-31T22:43:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/10/31/google-prevails-in-copyright-lawsuit-what-does-it-mean-to-artists-and-illustrator/2015-10-31T22:16:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/10/31/american-society-of-botanical-artists-and-the-horticultural-society-of-new-york-open-the-18th-annual-international/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/screen-shot-2015-10-31-at-2-44-07-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-10-31 at 2.44.07 PMPincushion Protea, watercolor and colored pencil on paper, © 2015 Estelle DeRidder, all rights reserved.2015-10-31T22:11:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/10/29/a-tour-of-the-trees-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/unknown.jpegUnknownA beautiful day at the Arboretum. Photo by Beth Stone, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_7934.jpgIMG_7934Jim Henrich, Curator of Living Collections, Los Angeles Arboretum, lectures about their tree collection. Photo by Clara Josephs, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-10-30T04:30:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/10/29/the-flora-of-the-madrona-marsh-ii/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/nevins-barberry-with-bluebird-oct-2015-copy.jpgNevin's Barberry with Bluebird Oct 2015 copyNevin's Barberry with Bluebird, by Estelle DeRidder, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-10-30T04:08:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/10/09/tree-workshop-at-the-huntington/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_6498.jpgIMG_6498Jim Folsom lecturing during the "Weird, Wild & Wonderful Symposium." Photo by Clara Josephs, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-10-09T20:49:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/10/09/opening-reception-for-bagsc-exhibition-zoo-in-bloom-at-the-santa-barbara-zoo/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zoo-sniffing-bear.jpgzoo sniffing bearThe Zoo bear sniffed each painting in the exhibition. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zoo-melanie-working-with-the-kids.jpgzoo melanie working with the kidsBAGSC member Melanie Campbell-Carter assists an exhibition visitor with a leaf rubbing. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zoo-in-bloom-exhibit-9.jpgZoo in Bloom exhibit 9BAGSC "Zoo in Bloom" exhibition in the Discovery Pavilion at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zoo-in-bloom-exhibit-8.jpgZoo in Bloom exhibit 8BAGSC "Zoo in Bloom" exhibition in the Discovery Pavilion at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zoo-in-bloom-exhibit-7.jpgZoo in Bloom exhibit 7BAGSC "Zoo in Bloom" exhibition in the Discovery Pavilion at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zoo-in-bloom-exhibit-6.jpgZoo in Bloom exhibit 6BAGSC "Zoo in Bloom" exhibition in the Discovery Pavilion at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zoo-in-bloom-exhibit-5.jpgZoo in Bloom exhibit 5BAGSC "Zoo in Bloom" exhibition in the Discovery Pavilion at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zoo-in-bloom-exhibit-3.jpgZoo in Bloom exhibit 3BAGSC "Zoo in Bloom" exhibition in the Discovery Pavilion at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zoo-in-bloom-exhibit-2.jpgZoo in Bloom exhibit 2BAGSC "Zoo in Bloom" exhibition in the Discovery Pavilion at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/zoo-in-bloom-diane-and-her-pumpkin.jpgZoo in BLoom Diane and her pumpkinDiane Daly demonstrating botanical art with a fall squash. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015.2015-10-09T20:13:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/10/02/bagsc-santa-barbara-zoo-in-bloom-hung-and-ready-for-opening/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2660.jpgIMG_2660Hanging the "Zoo in Bloom" BAGSC exhibition at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2658.jpgIMG_2658Hanging the "Zoo in Bloom" BAGSC exhibition at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2657.jpgIMG_2657Hanging the "Zoo in Bloom" BAGSC exhibition at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_2656.jpgIMG_2656Hanging the "Zoo in Bloom" BAGSC exhibition at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-10-02T18:39:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/10/02/nancy-grubb-juried-into-creative-arts-group/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ngrubbsunflower.jpgnGrubbSunflowerSunflower, colored pencil and watercolor, Nancy Grubb, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_0357.jpgIMG_0357Hibiscus, colored pencil on paper by Nancy Grubb, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-10-04T01:34:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/29/deadline-looming-for-comments-on-changes-to-copyright-law/2015-09-29T13:55:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/22/denise-walser-kolar-paintings-inspired-by-hoefnagel/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hoefnagel-insp-4-150-dpi-600-wide.jpgHoefnagel-Insp-4-150-dpi-600-wideHoefnagel-Inspired #4 2014, Denise Walser-Kolar. Watercolor and gouache on calfskin vellum, 4 x 6 in. Courtesy of and © Denise Walser-Kolar.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hoefnagel.jpgDamselfly, Carnation, Firebug, Caterpillar, Carnelian Cherry, anDamselfly, Carnation, Firebug, Caterpillar, Carnelian Cherry, and Centipede; Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 - 1600), and Georg Bocskay (Hungarian, died 1575); Vienna, Austria; 1561 - 1562; illumination added 1591 - 1596; Watercolors, gold and silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 16.6 x 12.4 cm (6 9/16 x 4 7/8 in.); Ms. 20, fol. 68. Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.2015-09-23T07:13:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/22/impressions-from-asuka-hishikis-techniques-demo-during-the-www-symposium/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1751.jpegIMG_1751Asuka Hishiki demonstrating during the "Weird, Wild & Wonderful" Symposium at The Huntington, July 2015. Photo by Gilly Shaeffer, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1765.jpegIMG_1765Asuka Hishiki masking fluid technique. Photo by Gilly Shaeffer, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1766.jpegIMG_1766Asuka Hishiki masking fluid technique. Photo by Gilly Shaeffer, © 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/img_1768.jpegIMG_1768Asuka Hishiki masking fluid technique. Photo by Gilly Shaeffer, © 2015.2016-01-14T22:17:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/22/tree-tour-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum/2015-09-23T00:25:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/16/focus-on-nature-xiv-to-announce-call-for-entries-soon/2016-03-17T01:29:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/15/pen-and-ink-techniques-for-botanical-illustration/2015-09-16T06:39:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/15/invitations-to-the-santa-barbara-zoo-in-bloom-opening-and-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/zooartshowinvitation_2015-1.jpgZooArtShowInvitation_2015-1Front of "Zoo in Bloom" invitation postcard, with artwork by Lori Vreeke.2015-09-16T03:08:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/15/new-york-times-article-about-carnivorous-plants/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/15angier-b-articlelarge.jpg15angier-b-articleLargeFrom the New York Times article post: Hardwicke's woolly bat, flying into a pitcher plant, Nepenthes hemsleyana, where it roosts. The plant attracts the bats to feed on their guano. It does not eat the bats. Photo credit: Ch'ien C. 2015-09-16T03:59:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/15/an-illustration-about-mummy-brown-and-other-historical-colors-by-korwin-briggs/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/pigments.jpgPigmentsMummy Brown* and Other Historical Colors, Arranged by Date (More or Less) from Prehistory to Almost-Present, Veritable Hokum, by Korwin Briggs, http://www.veritablehokum.com/ [Click image for larger view.] Used with permission as stated in terms under "About", © 2015.2015-09-16T02:29:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/14/rita-hopper-in-the-tustin-art-league-exhibition/2015-09-14T22:24:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/13/looking-for-bagsc-zoo-in-bloom-volunteers/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/shaeffer_gilly_strelitzia_nicolai-6x8.jpgShaeffer_Gilly_Strelitzia_nicolai 6x8.jpgGilly Shaeffer, Strelitzia nicolai, watercolor on paper © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-09-14T00:12:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/13/1932-medicinal-plant-map-of-the-united-states/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/67640021.jpg6764002Medicinal plant map of the United States of America, David Rumsey Map Collection, 1932. Author: National Wholesale Druggists' Association, Edwin Newcomb. Publisher: Einson-Freeman Co., Inc., New York.2015-09-13T22:13:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/09/13/botanical-art-and-the-bomb-squad/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/511iurucual-_sx331_bo1204203200_.jpg511iuRuCuaL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_Cover of "The Bequest: A Mystery" by Nancy Boyarsky, sold on Amazon.comhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/616ls9vee9l-_sx311_bo1204203200_.jpg616lS9vee9L._SX311_BO1,204,203,200_Cover of "The Swap," by Nancy Boyarsky, sold on Amazon.comhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/lapdbombsquad-nb.jpgLAPDBombSquad-nbFile photo of the Bomb Squad, reproduced from the "LAObserved Native Intelligence" article, "A visit from the Bomb Squad," by Nancy Boyarsky, published online Septemer 2, 2015, 12:33 am. See link in this article. © 2015 LAObserved.2015-09-13T21:10:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/30/margaret-bests-6th-destination-workshop-in-andalucia-spain/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/trasierra-interior-cnv00019.jpgTrasierra interior CNV00019Trasierra interior, © Quench Travelhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/siviglia-spagna-alcazar-000053531216_full.jpgSiviglia,-Spagna,-Alcazar-000053531216_FullThe tiled garden view in Alcazar Palace Gardens, © Quench Travel.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/seville-plaza-mayor-000041494580_full.jpgSeville-Plaza-Mayor-000041494580_FullPlaza de Espana, Seville, © Quench Travel.2015-09-01T00:03:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/30/dont-forget-the-zoo-in-bloom-submission-deadline/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/zoo-corridor-wide-art-2.jpgZoo Corridor Wide Art 2A view of the gallery at the Santa Barbara Zoo where the "Zoo in Bloom" exhibition will hang.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/zoo-corridor-wide-art.jpgZoo Corridor Wide ArtA view of the gallery at the Santa Barbara Zoo where the "Zoo in Bloom" exhibition will hang.2015-08-31T05:20:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/18/the-huntingtons-kathy-musial-to-be-honored-by-the-southern-california-horticultural-society/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/kmusial.jpgKMusialKathy Musial and feathered friend during a botanical trip.2015-08-18T16:54:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/16/bagsc-quarterly-meeting-and-an-after-the-weird-wild-wonderful-celebration/2015-08-17T06:59:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/16/announcing-jurors-for-zoo-in-bloom-plus-more-plant-images/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2353.jpgIMG_2353At the Santa Barbara Zoo, photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2351.jpgIMG_2351At the Santa Barbara Zoo, photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2350.jpgIMG_2350At the Santa Barbara Zoo, photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2349.jpgIMG_2349At the Santa Barbara Zoo, photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2348.jpgIMG_2348At the Santa Barbara Zoo, photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2347.jpgIMG_2347At the Santa Barbara Zoo, photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2346.jpgIMG_2346At the Santa Barbara Zoo, photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2345.jpgIMG_2345At the Santa Barbara Zoo, photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2344.jpgIMG_2344At the Santa Barbara Zoo, photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_2343.jpgIMG_2343At the Santa Barbara Zoo, photo by Lori Vreeke, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-08-17T05:34:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/12/more-plant-choices-for-the-santa-barbara-zoological-gardens-zoo-in-bloom/2015-08-13T00:51:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/07/jenny-phillips-to-teach-at-virginia-robinson-gardens-and-the-huntington/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/unknown-1.jpegUnknown-1https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/unknown.jpegUnknownJenny Phillips demonstrating techniques at the Virginia Robinson Gardens.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/unknown-2.jpegUnknown-2Jenny Phillips discussing techniques at Virginia Robinson Gardens.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/blueandpurpleiris.jpgblueandpurpleirisHybrid Bearded Flag Iris, watercolor on vellum and in the artist's private collection. © 2015 Jenny Phillips, all rights reserved.2015-08-07T20:35:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/07/artists-of-the-future/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/wwwkids2.jpgwwwKids2Exploring stencil leaf rubbings in graphite and colored pencil at The Huntington. Photo © Janice Sharp, 2015.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/wwwkids1.jpgwwwKids1Exploring stencil leaf rubbings in graphite and colored pencil at The Huntington. BAGSC artists are demonstrating for the public August 1 - 9 in conjunction with our group show of botanical oddities by the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California. "Weird, Wild & Wonderful," The New York Botanical Garden Second Triennial Exhibition, will be open each day through August 9, and then weekends only through August 23. Photo © Janice Sharp, 2015.2015-08-07T20:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/07/come-join-bagsc-members-at-the-huntington-through-sunday-9-august/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_6219.jpgIMG_6219The reception for the BAGSC adjunct exhibition was packed with family, friends, colleagues and the public. Weird, Wild & Wonderful Second New York Botanical Garden Triennial Exhibition was also open for viewing and enthusiastically received. Photo © Gayle Uyehara, 2015.2015-08-07T20:02:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/08/07/bagsc-adjunct-exhibition-peoples-choice-awards/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bagsc2ndplace.jpgbagsc2ndPlacePeople's Choice second place award went to Lori Vreeke's, Field Pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera, colored pencil on paper, © 2015 Lori Vreeke, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bagsc3rdplace.jpgbagsc3rdPlacePeople's Choice third place award went to Asuka Hishiki's, Black Daikon Radish (Kuromaru Daikon), Raphanus sativus, watercolor on paper, © 2015 Asuka Hishiki, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bagsc1stplace.jpgbagsc1stPlacePeople's Choice first place award went to Estelle DeRidder’s, Fuller’s Teasel, Dipsacus fullonum, colored pencil on paper, © 2015 Estelle DeRidder, all rights 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participants with their Nepenthes paintings.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image1.jpgimage1Meiko Ishikawa and Akiko Enokido unroll Reindeer Vellum to show the class what a whole skin looks like.2015-07-28T15:26:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/07/23/liquid-shine-with-elaine-searle/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/r4uyqtczpubjsdgkc-opgcohqajtfsw7toijji0gjxw.jpgr4UyQtczPuBJsdGkC-oPgcOHQAjtFsW7ToIJji0gjXwhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/index.jpgindexhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/fohpeazraiv5dnvexcifqnylajaqa5hcdrfotuy0qbe.jpgfOhPeAZRAIV5DNvexCifQnYlajaQA5HCdRfOTUY0qBEhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/oh1l7edpyskqfcuwaplnygflxckpjbguchn_nybkca8.jpgoh1l7edPYsKQfCUwAPLNYGFlXckPJBgUchn_NYBkCa82015-07-23T14:38:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/07/23/bat-flower-intrigue/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/008.jpg008https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/001.jpg0012015-07-23T14:35:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/07/21/the-weird-wild-wonderful-pre-symposium-classes-are-underway/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/019b.jpg019bhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/017.jpg017https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/016.jpg016https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/014.jpg014https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/012.jpg0122015-07-22T03:51:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/07/07/akiko-enokido-accepted-into-the-18th-annual-international-show-of-the-american-society-of-botanical-artists-asba-at-the-horticultural-society-of-new-york/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/enokidocamelliakingyobatsubaki.jpgenokidoCamelliaKingyobaTsubakiAkiko Enokido, Camellia japonica 'Kingyoba tsubaki', common name, Goldfish Camellia. Watercolor on vellum, © 2014, all rights reserved.2015-07-07T20:03:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/06/22/gilly-shaeffer-to-teach-botanical-drawing-basics-in-the-los-angeles-area/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/unknown.jpegType = ArtScans RGB : Gamma = 2.000Gilly Shaeffer, "Camellia," watercolor on paper, 2015, all rights reserved.2015-06-22T20:51:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/06/19/cristina-baltayian-to-teach-colored-pencil-at-destination-art/2015-06-19T15:52:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/05/24/reminder-what-weird-wild-wonderful-plant-have-you-chosen/2015-05-24T18:36:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/05/16/postcards-from-puglia-margaret-best-takes-students-to-the-south-of-italy/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/leslieitaly.jpgleslieItalyA montage of Leslie Walker's subject: (clockwise from upper left) Polygala myrtifolia, dissection sheet; Leslie's finished painting; Leslie concentrating on her subject. Photo(s) courtesy of Leslie Walker, 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/polygala-myrtifolia.jpgPolygala myrtifoliaLeslie Walker found a beautiful Polygala myrtifolia to paint. Photo credit: Leslie Walker, 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1447.jpegIMG_1447Leslie Walker, Carole Schumaker, Ana Brito, Kiloran McRae, Jan Clouse, Charles Clouse, Jane Maycock, Margaret Best, photo courtesy of Masseria Montenapoleone, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn1458.jpegDSCN1458The “Vernissage,” Gallery opening exhibition, photo by Jan Clouse, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1426.jpegIMG_1426Hanging the Exhibition with Alessandra and Giuliano, photo by Jan Clouse, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_1312.jpegIMG_1312Artists’ studio at Masseria Montenapoleone, (featuring from L to R) Jane Maycock, Carole Schumaker, and BAGSC members Leslie Walker, Margaret Best and Ana Brito, photo by Jan Clouse, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn1309.jpegDSCN1309View of Masseria Montenapoleone, photo by Charles Clouse, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-05-18T01:53:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/05/16/jan-clouse-at-filoli/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/unknown-1.jpegacorn3.tifQuercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak. colored pencil by Jan Clouse, © 2105, all rights reserved.2015-05-16T18:57:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/05/16/estelle-deridder-has-been-accepted-into-the-18th-annual-international-asba-exhibition-at-the-hort/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/leucospermum-final-web-copy.jpgLeucospermum FINAL Web copyLeucospermum cordifolium, Pincushion protea, colored pencil by Estelle DeRidder, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-05-17T07:31:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/05/16/joan-keesey-is-on-a-roll-and-not-a-parker-house-roll-either/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/keesey_joan_aristolochia_californica.jpgKeesey_Joan_Aristolochia_californica"Dutchman's Pipevine with Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies" (Aristolochia californica with Battus philenor), watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-05-16T17:50:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/15/save-the-date-for-weird-wild-wonderful-coming-to-california/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image.jpgimageSolanum lycopersicum, Heirloom Tomato, Watercolor on paper, © Asuka Hishiki2015-05-11T18:02:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/05/06/what-weird-wild-wonderful-plant-have-you-chosen/2015-05-06T22:24:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/05/01/bagsc-botanical-camellia-art-exhibit-at-descansos-boddy-house/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/024.jpg024Watercolor of C. japonica ‘Berenice Boddy’ by Clara Josephs, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/018.jpg018Camellia Botanicals in Descanso’s Boddy House.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/047b.jpg047bArtist Tania Norris chatting with Camellia enthusiast Hiromi Sato.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dscn1209.jpgdscn1209Gilly Shaeffer demonstrating her watercolor technique. Gilly Shaeffer demonstrating her watercolor technique. Photo credit: Brad King (SCCS President).2015-05-02T16:12:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/05/01/margaret-best-and-melanie-campbell-carter-accepted-into-the-18th-annual-annual-international-asba-at-the-horticultural-society-of-new-york/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pseudobombax-ellipticum-2015.jpgPseudobombax ellipticum 2015Melanie Campbell-Carter, colored pencil, Pseudobombax ellipticum, shaving brush tree, © 2015, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/echinacea-image-asba.jpgEchinacea image ASBAMargaret Best, Echinacea purpurea or purple cone flower, © 2015, All rights reserved.2015-05-04T13:10:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/04/30/alain-touwaide-to-give-brody-lecture-gardens-for-health-a-walk-through-history/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/health-gardens_400.jpghealth-gardens_4002015-05-01T06:48:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/04/28/bagsc-call-for-entries-for-our-own-weird-wild-wonderful-and-plant-tour-at-the-huntington/2015-04-28T19:34:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/04/27/bagsc-second-monday-artists-group/2015-04-28T00:41:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/04/27/caltech-lecture-katherine-t-faber-watching-paint-dry-and-colors-fade-the-intersection-of-art-and-science/2015-04-28T00:13:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/03/01/rogers-gardens-day-of-art-postponed-until-april-26/2015-03-01T18:13:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/02/11/bagsc-to-participate-in-rogers-gardens-3rd-annual-day-of-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/doa.jpgdoaPromotional for Roger's Gardens "Day of Art," Sunday, March 1 features a painting in progress that BAGSC member Clara Josephs was working on during the last year's "Day of Art" at Roger's.2015-02-11T20:43:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/02/09/bagsc-exhibition-an-illuminating-look-at-legumes-at-chapman-university-leatherby-libraries/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/keesey_j-erithrina_caffra72.jpgKeesey_J Erithrina_caffra72Erythrina caffra, Coral Tree, original watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2015, all rights reserved.2015-02-09T17:40:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/02/08/cristina-baltayian-at-the-saga-fine-art-gallery/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/baltayianexhibition.jpegbaltayianExhibitionCristina Baltyian will be showing work in "Works on Paper," at SAGA Fine Art.2015-02-09T00:36:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/02/08/botanical-art-retreat-in-fiji-with-margaret-best/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fiji-beach-scene.jpgTropical Dream Beach ParadiseOne of many beautiful beaches on Fiji.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/raku-resort-for-blog.jpgraku resort for blogOne view from the Daku Resort in Fiji.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fiji-flower.jpgFiji flowerFiji flower.2015-02-09T00:17:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/02/08/bagsc-meetings-for-2015/2015-02-08T23:26:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/01/27/anne-marie-evans-returning-to-virginia-robinson-gardens-in-march-2015/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fc1943cb-3318-48db-9cf9-9d9d51e91f30.jpgfc1943cb-3318-48db-9cf9-9d9d51e91f30Anne-Marie Evans.2015-01-28T06:38:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/01/20/bagsc-exhibits-botanical-camellia-art-at-descanso-camellia-flower-show/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/007.jpg007The BAGSC information and sales table, with some of the Camellia botanical artwork.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/018.jpg018The craftsman style elegance of Descanso’s Van de Kamp Hall filled with beautiful Camellia blooms was a beautiful setting for botanical artwork. https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/015.jpg015In addition to participating in the botanical art exhibition, Beth Stone won five prizes for her outstanding Camellia flowers.2015-01-20T23:29:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/01/18/applications-open-for-artist-in-residence-program-at-the-denver-botanic-gardens/2015-01-19T03:36:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2015/01/18/bagsc-at-the-california-native-plant-society/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/lrandallcnps.jpglRandallCNPSThird place winner, Lesley Randall, pen and ink of Malva assurgentiflora. © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jkeeseycnps.jpgjKeeseyCNPSFirst place winner, Joan Keesey, Salvia spathacea, watercolor. © 2014, all rights reserved.2015-01-19T07:51:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/29/updating-our-legume-list-for-the-chapman-university-exhibition/2015-01-01T18:18:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/30/jill-berrys-retirement-and-cristina-baltayians-class-schedule-at-the-la-arboretum/2014-12-31T05:02:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/29/its-camellia-time-for-bagsc-at-descanso-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cjosephsminato-no-haru.jpgcJosephsMinato-no-haruMinato-no-haru Camellia, Clara Josephs, watercolor, © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/jsharpcamiliagrandprix.jpgjSharpCamiliaGrandPrixCamellia Grand Prix, by Janice Sharp, colored pencil, © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/stone-camellias.jpgStone CamelliasCamellias, watercolor by Beth Stone, © 2104, all rights reserved.2014-12-30T05:24:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/29/call-for-entries-to-san-fernando-valley-artists/2014-12-29T23:14:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/19/video-and-news-about-the-following-in-the-bartrams-footsteps-exhibition/2014-12-19T21:28:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/19/following-in-the-bartrams-footsteps-arrives-in-california/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/screen-shot-2014-12-19-at-12-24-51-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-12-19 at 12.24.51 PMExhibition catalog cover, "Following in the Bartrams' Footsteps"2014-12-21T01:27:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/03/anita-walsmit-sachs-to-teach-a-5-day-botanical-art-class-at-the-hortus-botanicus-leiden/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/gloriosa.jpggloriosaGloriosa, watercolor by Anita Walsmit Sachs, 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/anita.jpganitaAnita Walsmit Sachs in her studio.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/hortusgardens2.jpghortusGardens2The Hortus botanicus Leiden is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/hortusgardens1.jpghortusGardens1The Hortus botanicus Leiden is a green oasis in the center of Leiden.2014-12-07T16:37:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/06/location-announcement-for-eileen-sorgs-colored-pencil-stew-workshops/2014-12-06T22:13:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/02/painting-legumes-for-the-chapman-university-exhibition/2014-12-03T07:14:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/02/update-on-times-for-estelle-deridders-opening-at-madrona-marsh/2014-12-03T05:28:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/02/destination-art-workshop-with-wendy-hollender/2014-12-02T21:38:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/12/02/update-on-bagsc-workshop-with-eileen-sorg/2014-12-02T20:19:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/11/14/art-show-and-sale-at-gilly-shaeffers-home-and-garden/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/persimmons_5x6.jpgType = ArtScans RGB : Gamma = 1.9Persimmons, watercolor on paper, Gilly Shaeffer, © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-11-15T00:58:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/11/14/suzanne-kuuskae-paintings-juried-into-the-torrance-art-museum-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/july.jpegJulyEpiphyllum, watercolor and pastel on paper by Suzanne Kuuskmae, © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cover-pineapple.jpegCover - PineappleRipe Pineapple, watercolor on paper by Suzanne Kuuskmae, © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-11-15T15:10:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/11/09/call-for-entries-for-bagsc-camellias-exhibition/2014-11-10T00:47:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/11/09/november-botanical-art-at-the-la-arboretum/2014-11-09T20:49:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/11/09/last-look-walkthrough-for-the-17th-annual-international-asba-exhibition-at-the-hort/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/47.jpg47Catalog cover image: Annie Patterson, Cynara cardunculus, Cardoon, watercolor on paper, © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/48.jpg48Susan Sapanara, Hydrangea quercifolia, Crimson Collar, watercolor on paper, © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-11-09T20:19:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/11/09/melanie-campbell-carter-painting-first-place-winner/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/wine-books.jpgWine & booksWine & Books, acrylic on canvas by Melanie Campbell-Carter, © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-11-09T19:43:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/11/09/grand-opening-of-destination-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/7c897bc7-aad9-4e7b-9e42-2e0b6066c184.jpg7c897bc7-aad9-4e7b-9e42-2e0b6066c184Map to Destination: Arthttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/destinationart-e1415559951217.jpgdestinationArtSomething New in Old Torrance2014-11-09T19:08:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/30/deborah-shaws-ultimate-color-mixing-workshop-moves-to-january-2015/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/shawsquashdetail.jpgshawSquashDetailDetail of Cucurbita Maxima, watercolor by Deborah Shaw, © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-10-31T01:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/30/save-the-date-eileen-sorg-colored-pencil-workshop-march-2015/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sorgabuginyourear.jpgsorgABugInYourEar"A Bug In Your Ear," mixed media by Eileen Sorg, © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-10-30T23:32:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/30/call-for-entries-for-the-bagscchapman-university-leatherby-library-legume-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bird-of-paradise-tree-e1414694636162.jpgBird of Paradise TreeCaesalpinia pulcherrima, Red Bird of Paradise, or Mexican Bird of Paradise, watercolor by Diane Daly, © 2013, all rights reserved.2014-10-30T18:56:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/30/a-quick-update-on-kolinsky-sable-brushes/2014-10-30T17:55:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/20/more-from-the-asba-conference-daniel-smith-the-story-of-pigment/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/turquoiseandtests.jpgturquoiseAndTestsDifferent pigment and mixing tests on cold pressed paper, and turquoise nuggets from Arizona. Photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/teststripsandrocks1.jpgtestStripsAndRocks1Testing of pigment, showing the original pigment "rock" with the swatch test. Photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/garnettest.jpggarnetTestGarnets in their matrix, on top of Daniel Smith Garnet Genuine test page. Photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/colortesting.jpgcolorTestingEach batch of color is tested and carefully recorded at Daniel Smith. Photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image5.jpgimageJohn Cogley, President/CEO and Founder of Daniel Smith, talks over some paint tests with ASBA Conference attendees.2014-10-23T17:30:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/20/more-from-the-asba-conference-plains-conservation-center-tour/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/salsola-australis.jpgSalsola australisRussian Thistle (Salsola australis). Photo by Beth Stone, © 2014.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/asclepias-sullivanti.jpgAsclepias sullivantiPrairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivanti). Photo by Beth Stone, © 2014.2014-10-21T01:14:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/19/more-from-the-asba-conference-laurence-pierson/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ladibuglampdetail.jpgladibugLampDetailLadibug lamp detail. Photo by Beth Stone.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/laurencepiersonpainting.jpgLaurencePiersonPaintingIris painting in egg tempera by Laurence Peirson. Photo by Beth Stone.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/laurencepiersonpalette.jpgLaurencePiersonPaletteLaurence Pierson's palette looks like a jewel box. Photo by Beth Stone.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/laurencepiersonmixingcolor.jpgLaurencePiersonMixingColorLaurence Peirson mixing egg tempera. Photo by Beth Stone.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/laurencepiersondemo.jpgLaurencePiersonDemoLaurence Pierson demonstrating her beautiful egg tempera technique. The camera/light in the foreground is the one mentioned in the article. Photo by Beth Stone.2014-10-20T20:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/20/more-from-the-asba-conference-grant-presentations/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/estellepresentation2.jpgestellePresentation2Jan Boyd Haring presents Estelle De Ridders project during the Grants presentation at the ASBA conference. Photo by Deb Shaw.2014-10-20T20:17:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/20/reminder-deadline-for-submission-to-the-cnps-is-november-1-2014/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image001.jpgimage001Dichelostemma volubile and Madia elegans. Watercolor © Joan Keesey, all rights reserved.2014-10-20T19:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/20/lisa-pompelli-to-teach-carnivorous-plants-botanical-art-classes/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/437996-250.gif437996-250Nepenthe, watercolor by Lisa Pompelli, © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-10-20T18:40:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/19/more-from-the-asba-conference-carol-govans-botany-workshop/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/learningtheplantparts.jpglearningThePlantPartsLearning the plant parts. Photo by Gayle Uyehara.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/carollecturing.jpgcarolLecturingCarol Govan delivered a fast-paced, exciting lecture about botany. Photo by Gayle Uyehara.2014-10-20T06:03:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/19/getting-back-from-the-asba-conference/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/brushholderback.jpgbrushHolderBack[Brush holder back] Susan Fisher explained that the wood came from pine trees harvested after being killed by Mountain Pine Beetles (Dendroctonus ponderosae), native to the forests of western North America. The blue color of the wood is the result of staining from the beetle infestation. Libby Kyer designed the logo on the back, which was also on the water bottles donated by Libby and her husband. Photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/brushholderfront.jpgbrushHolderFrontThe Rocky Mountain Chapter made (yes, handmade) pine brush holders for each of the conference attendees. Photo is of my new brush holder, happily ensconced in its new home on my work table.2014-10-20T01:13:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/19/asba-conference-tania-marien-lesley-randall-and-george-olsen-win-asba-awards/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image7.jpgimageLesley Randall's ASBA Award for Scientific Botanical Illustrationhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image6.jpgimageTania Marien's James White Award2014-10-25T18:13:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/17/live-from-the-asba-conference-techniques-showcase/2014-10-18T05:22:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/16/live-from-the-asba-conference-the-story-of-vellum/2014-10-17T06:33:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/16/live-from-asba-2014-portfolio-sharing-and-annual-meeting/2014-10-17T07:05:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/15/live-from-the-asba-conference-opening-small-works-reception/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image4.jpgimageLeft to right: Gayle Uyehara, Esmee Winkel, Marianne van der Stee-Kuiper, Sally Jacobs and Anita Walsmit Sachs-Jansen.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image3.jpgimageSign for the Tilted Kilt. Photo by Gayle Uyehara.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image2.jpgimagePhoto by Gayle Uyehara.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image1.jpgimageThe 16th Street Mall in Denver at Sunset, photo by Gayle Uyehara, © 2014.2014-10-18T05:53:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/13/a-great-podcast-series-from-kew-gardens-about-plants/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/plantsfrtr.jpgplantsfrtrhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b048s3my2020-09-24T04:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/12/the-ever-expanding-universe-of-crayola-crayons/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/crayola_color_chart_bow_s3.jpgcrayola_color_chart_bow_s3Stephen Von Worley’s graphic showing the expansion of Crayola colors from the original eight crayons. To view an interactive graphic, where rolling your mouse over a color displays the color’s name, go to: http://www.datapointed.net/visualizations/color/crayola-crayon-chart-bow/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/eight_crayons-200x138.jpgeight_crayons-200x138Eight crayons; photo from DataPointed: http://www.datapointed.net/2010/01/crayola-crayon-color-chart/2014-10-13T00:03:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/12/deborah-shaw-to-teach-the-ultimate-color-mixing-workshop-at-the-virginia-robinson-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p1000291.jpegP1000291Suz Landay and Kerstin Royce look over Deb Shaw's shoulder during a demonstration.2014-10-12T22:22:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/11/artplantaes-interpretplants-workshops-at-the-fullerton-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/fullerton_arboretum.jpgfullerton_arboretumFullerton Arboretum, CSU Fullerton, © CSU Fullerton, all rights reserved.2014-10-11T23:15:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/11/cristina-baltayians-november-botanical-art-classes-at-the-la-arboretum/2014-10-11T22:48:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/11/artists-favorites-exhibition-at-the-san-diego-botanic-garden/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/welldeservedbreak.jpgwellDeservedBreakTaking a well-deserved break before the opening. (Left to right): Cynthia Jackson, Estelle DeRidder, Mitsuko Schultz, Deb Shaw, Peter Conlon, photo by Sue Kuuskmae.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/suekwork.jpgsueKWorkSue Kuuskmae's artwork, photo by Sue Kuuskmae.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/receptiongoodies.jpgreceptionGoodiesGoodies at the opening reception, photo by Sue Kuuskmae.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/gillylesleyestelle.jpggillyLesleyEstelle(Left to right) Gilly Shaeffer, Lesley Randall and Estelle DeRidder, photo by Sue Kuuskmae.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/cristmagnolia.jpgcristMagnoliaCristina Baltayian's Magnolia, photo by Sue Kuuskmae.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/walkerkeeseywork.jpgwalkerKeeseyWorkLeslie Walker's artwork, photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/stephenglassmanbambooshime07.jpgstephenGlassmanBambooShime07A Bamboo Shime in the garden, by Stephen Glassman, 2007, photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mitsukopetersculpture.jpgmitsukoPeterSculptureWe hung the show so quickly, we had time for a walk in the garden. Mitsuko Schultz (left) and Peter Conlon next to a great sculpture, photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lookingleslieswork.jpglookingLeslie'sWorkLooking at Leslie Walker's artwork at the opening reception, photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lookingart1.jpglookingArt12014-10-11T22:18:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/11/a-rose-with-tania-norris-name/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3444.jpegIMG_3444'Tania Norris' roses in full bloom. © Tania Norris, 2014.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3501.jpegIMG_3501Rosarian Luis Desamero (left) and Tania Norris (right) with the award-winning rose. © Tania Norris, 2014.2014-10-12T00:03:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/11/la-arboretum-and-the-garden-conservancy-to-present-natural-discourse-light-image/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/speaker2_4.jpgspeaker2_4John Carpenter, interactive digital artist, on interactive digital works based on natural systems.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/speaker3_5.jpgspeaker3_5Roger Hangarter, Ph.D., Chancellor’s Professor of Biology, Indiana University, on light and the process of photosynthesis.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/speaker4_6.jpgspeaker4_6Christian Thornton, glass artist, founder of Studio Xaquixe, Oaxaca, Mexico, on glass-blowing, energy harvesting, and agaves.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/harvard_7.jpgharvard_7Jenny Brown, curator of Harvard University's Blaschka Glass Flower Collection, on the renowned collectionhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/speaker1_3.jpgspeaker1_3Marion Brenner, landscape photographer, on light and photography in history and in the landscape.2014-10-11T19:04:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/04/where-have-all-the-kolinsky-sable-brushes-gone/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mustela_sibirica_sm.jpgMustela_sibirica_smSiberian Weasel (Mustela sibirica), Zoo Dresden, Winter 2002/2003, By Altaipanther (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/interlonbrushes.jpginterlonBrushes1026 Interlon synthetic brushes from Japan, in sizes #2 and 3/0. Photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/brushes.jpgbrushesFrom top to bottom: Rosemary and Company, Series 33 Kolinsky Sable brush, #4; Escoda Reserva Kolinsky Sable Brush, #2; Winsor & Newton, Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Brush, #1. Photo by Deb Shaw.2016-02-22T21:33:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/10/01/deborah-shaw-to-teach-dramatic-fall-gourds-at-bowers-museum/2014-10-01T18:32:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/09/29/estelle-de-ridder-exhibition-of-the-flora-of-the-madrona-marsh/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/deridderquercusagrifolia.jpgdeRidderQuercusAgrifoliaQuercus Agrifolia, Coast Live Oak, by Estelle De Ridder, © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/invite.jpgInviteInvitation to "The Flora of the Madrona Marsh," original artwork by Estelle De Ridder.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/deridderastragaluspalosverdesblue.jpgdeRidderAstragalusPalosVerdesBlueAstragalus trichopodus with Glaucopsyche lygdamus palosverdesensis, Common names: Locoweed with Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly. Watercolor by Estelle De Ridder, © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-09-30T05:42:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/09/29/botanical-art-brings-seniors-of-different-cultures-together/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/treasuresstudentbeet2.jpgtreasuresStudentBeet2Treasures' student drawing a beet in graphite. Photo courtesy of Bowers Museum/Council on Aging Orange County © 2014.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/treasuressunflower.jpgtreasuresSunflowerTreasurers' student working on a beautiful watercolor. Photo courtesy of Bowers Museum/Council on Aging Orange County © 2014.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/treasuresstudentbeet-e1412017588382.jpgtreasuresStudentBeetTreasures' student drawing a beet in graphite. Photo courtesy of Bowers Museum/Council on Aging Orange County © 2014.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/treasuresblind.jpgtreasuresBlindStudents who were completely blind (but formerly sighted) were able to produce beautiful drawings. Photo courtesy of Bowers Museum/Council on Aging Orange County © 2014.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/dianedalytreasuresstudent.jpgdianeDalyTreasuresStudentDiane Daly giving feedback to Treasures' student. Photo courtesy of Bowers Museum/Council on Aging Orange County © 2014.2014-09-29T23:24:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/09/24/international-art-show-at-the-los-angeles-convention-center/2014-09-24T16:56:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/09/22/living-with-native-plants-native-plant-teas/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/nativebeeonwhitesage.jpgnativeBeeOnWhiteSageNative bee on Salvia Apiana (White Sage). Photo by DB Shaw, 2013.2014-09-22T22:22:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/09/20/17th-international-asba-botanical-art-exhibition-opens-at-the-ny-hort/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/shawcucurbitamaxsmblog.jpgSHAWcucurbitaMaxSMblogDeborah B. Shaw, Cucurbita maxima, Buttercup Squashes and Section, watercolor on paper. © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/randall-hibiscusblog.jpgRandall-HibiscusBlogLesley Randall, Ma’o hau hele, Hibiscus brackenridgei, pen and ink on board. © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jkeesey.jpgjKeeseyJoan Keesey, Heteromeles arbutifolia, California Holly, Watercolor on Paper. © 2013, all rights reserved.2014-09-21T06:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/09/20/botanical-painting-workshop-in-puglia-with-margaret-best/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/quench_itinerary_puglia-1.jpgQuench_Itinerary_Puglia-12014-09-21T05:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/09/20/arillyn-moran-lawrence-drawing-in-if-wine-is-sublime/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/arillyn-moran-lawrence_elegant-syrah.jpegArillyn Moran-Lawrence_Elegant SyrahArillyn Moran-Lawrence, "Elegant Syrah," pen and ink on paper. © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-09-21T04:36:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/09/19/artists-favorites-art-exhibition-at-the-san-diego-botanic-garden/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/clarajosephspainting.jpgWatercolor by Clara Josephs, © 2014, all rights reserved.Watercolor by Clara Josephs, © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-09-19T07:34:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/08/29/have-you-registered-for-the-2014-asba-annual-conference/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/greenhouse1.jpggreenhouse1The Greenhouse Complex at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Photography © Scott Dressel-Martin2014-08-30T00:09:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/08/20/are-you-painting-camellias/2014-08-21T19:07:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/08/19/call-for-entries-for-artwork-for-the-2015-california-native-plant-society-conservation-conference/2014-08-19T07:20:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/08/18/workshop-on-tree-diversity-and-natural-history-at-the-la-arboretum/2014-08-19T00:21:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/08/18/the-return-of-the-stinky-corpse-flower-at-the-huntington/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/stink0618_730am.jpgstink0618_730amA prior bloom of Amorphophallus titanum. The inflorescence can grow to be more than 6 ft tall, with a diameter of 3 - 4 ft across. Photo courtesy of The Huntington.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/photo.jpgphotoBud of the quickly-growing Amorphophallus titanum, (Titan Arum, or Corpse Flower). Courtesy of The Huntington.2014-08-19T00:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/07/07/call-for-bagsc-entries-san-diego-botanic-garden-artists-favorites/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/joanjanicelaugh2.jpgJoanJaniceLaugh2Consider volunteering to help with the "Artist's Favorite" SDBG exhibition—we have a good time. Photo of BAGSC members Joan Keesey (left) and Janice Sharp (right) enjoying a laugh during the hanging of the 2013 BAGSC exhibition at the SDBG.2014-07-07T19:35:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/06/12/paper-farm-works-on-paper-opening-reception-this-saturday/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/paperfarmrackcardfinal1.jpgPaperFarmRackCard.inddLupinus succulentus, or Foothill Lupine, watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2013.2014-06-12T08:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/06/04/learn-all-about-trees-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/westernsycamore.jpgwesternSycamoreLooking up into the canopy of Platanus racemosa, or Western Sycamore. Photo by Deborah Shaw, 2014.2014-06-05T02:24:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/05/25/classes-in-botanical-art-by-cristina-baltayian-in-june/2014-05-25T23:43:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/05/25/deborah-shaw-to-teach-journaling-workshops-at-the-j-paul-getty-and-bowers-museum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/nicotania.jpgnicotaniaDeborah Shaw, pen sketch of branch of Nicotania glauca Graham (Tree tobacco), an invasive species in California. © 2014, Deborah B. Shaw2014-05-25T21:09:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/05/21/lesley-randall-to-teach-a-pen-and-ink-workshop-for-botanical-illustraion/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lrandalltpfentry1asclepias-speciosa.jpgLRandallTPFentry1Asclepias speciosaAsclepias speciosa, Lesley Randall, pen and ink on illustration board, © 2014.2014-05-25T19:54:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/05/19/registration-is-open-for-the-guild-of-natural-science-illustrators-conference/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/gnsi-poster-2014-mini.jpgGNSI-poster-2014-miniPoster for the GNSI 2014 Conference, © 2014, GNSI2014-05-19T23:55:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/05/19/akiko-enokido-to-teach-at-virginia-robinson-gardens-in-june-2014/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10300088_641911765888612_1365185258975268704_n.jpg10300088_641911765888612_1365185258975268704_nMulti-petalled flower, watercolor work in progress. © 2014, Akiko Enokido.2014-05-19T23:13:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/05/05/watercolor-color-charts-from-1692/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n4t3i11ryf1soj7s4o2_r1_500.jpgtumblr_n4t3i11rYf1soj7s4o2_r1_500A. Boogert manuscript image, reposted from http://erikkwakkel.tumblr.com/. High resolution, zoomable image can be viewed on e-corpus.org from link in this article.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n4t3i11ryf1soj7s4o1_r1_500.jpgtumblr_n4t3i11rYf1soj7s4o1_r1_500https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tumblr_n4t3i11ryf1soj7s4o3_500.jpgtumblr_n4t3i11rYf1soj7s4o3_500https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/colors-1.jpgcolors-1A. Boogert manuscript image, reposted from www.thisiscolossal.com2014-05-06T15:56:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/05/04/foreshortening-with-lee-mccaffree-registration-now-open/2014-05-04T17:45:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/04/29/spring-faire-and-butterfly-house-opening-at-the-environmental-nature-center-in-newport-beach/2014-04-30T02:47:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/04/29/springtopia-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum-may-3-4-2014/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dscn6512-685x240.jpgDSCN6512-685x2402014-04-30T02:02:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/04/29/the-fifth-annual-members-show-of-the-pastel-society-of-southern-california/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image002.jpegimage002The Pastel Society of Southern California, Fifth Annual Members Show2014-04-30T01:43:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/04/26/paper-farm-exhibition-at-the-great-park-revised-plans-and-new-opening-reception-date/2014-04-26T20:54:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/04/21/opening-reception-for-the-orange-county-great-park-paper-farm-works-on-paper/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-5.jpegphoto 5Joan and John Keesey took the Great Park Hot Air Balloon Ride the day they dropped off Joan's artwork. This is their report and picture from the Hot Air Balloon. Honorary BAGSC member John wrote, "The art galleries are just above the balloon shadow with the palms in between. I think your show is going to be in the one closest to the balloon shadow, but what do I know." 2014-04-22T07:16:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/04/21/medals-announced-for-weird-wild-wonderful-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/screen-shot-2014-04-21-at-9-27-57-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-04-21 at 9.27.57 PMhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/screen-shot-2014-04-21-at-9-26-05-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-04-21 at 9.26.05 PMhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/screen-shot-2014-04-21-at-9-26-48-pm.pngScreen Shot 2014-04-21 at 9.26.48 PM2014-04-22T05:08:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/04/14/weird-wild-and-wonderful-exhibition-opens-at-the-new-york-botanical-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/shawpisolithustinctorius.jpgSHAWpisolithusTinctoriusDeborah Shaw, Pisolithus tinctorius, watercolor. © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pompellibloodlilly.jpgpompelliBloodLillyLisa Pompelli, Scadoxus puniceus, watercolor, © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/keesysarcodes.jpgkeesySarcodesJoan Keesey, Sarcodes sanguinea, watercolor. © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/akikobatflower.jpgakikoBatFlowerAkiko Enokido, Tacca chantrieri, watercolor. © 2014, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tillandsiabulbosa.jpgtillandsiaBulbosaMargaret Best, Tillandsia bulbosa, watercolor. © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-04-15T05:29:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/03/21/filoli-16th-annual-botanical-art-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/art-ba-exhibit.jpgart-ba-exhibitPinus ponderosa, Ponderosa Pine by Carrie DiConstanzo. Winner of the 2013 Roth Award for distinction with an emphasis on traditional botanical art presentation. © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-03-22T19:01:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/03/21/sally-jacobs-exhibit-at-the-tag-gallery/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/emailblast_2014_03_13__09h57_02.jpgEmailBlast_2014_03_13__09h57_02Watercolor by Sally Jacobs, © 2014, all rights reserved.2014-03-22T06:36:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/03/21/save-the-date-for-a-lee-mccaffree-workshop-in-june-2014/2014-03-21T18:01:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/02/06/need-camellia-inspiration/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/320px-camellia_japonica_flower_2.jpg320px-Camellia_japonica_flower_2Camellia japonica, taken by fir0002, flagstaffotos.com.au, from Wikimedia Commons. Licensing/copyright: This image is not in the public domain. Under the CC BY-NC: free to copy, distribute, transmit and adapt this work provided that correct attribution is provided. 2014-02-06T23:01:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/02/03/lecture-and-exhibit-on-the-butterflies-of-iguazu-falls-argentina/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/butterfly-0011.jpgbutterfly 001[1]Postcard invitation for the opening for Butterflies of Iguazú Falls, Argentina, by Bill Cooper.2014-02-03T08:47:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/02/03/jan-clouse-in-the-porch-5th-annual-love-celebration/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/porch_111614_artistreception.jpgporchArtist Reception invitation from Porch.2014-02-03T08:25:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/02/03/anne-marie-evans-returning-to-teach-at-the-virginia-robinson-gardens/2014-02-03T08:07:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/02/02/save-the-dates-for-bagsc-2014-meetings/2014-02-03T07:06:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/02/02/deborah-shaw-to-teach-botanical-art-workshops-at-bowers-museum/2014-02-03T07:01:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/01/16/margaret-best-to-teach-a-botanical-workshop-in-the-cotswolds/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-1-on-page-1.jpgSnowdrops at Colesbourne Parkhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-3-in-page-1.jpgEngland, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, Naunton, sheep grazing in fieldhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-3-on-page-2.jpgMeadow. 11 May 20092014-01-17T16:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2014/01/16/cristina-baltayian-to-start-new-season-of-classes-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum/2014-01-17T00:16:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/12/29/opening-reception-for-bagsc-exhibition-at-the-theodore-payne-foundation/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/joankeeseysalvia_spathacea.jpgjoanKeeseySalvia_spathaceaSalvia spathacea, Hummingbird Sage, watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2013, all rights reserved.2013-12-31T06:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/12/29/before-the-end-of-the-holiday-season/2013-12-29T18:57:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/10/15/akiko-enokido-is-back-in-december-to-teach-two-watercolor-classes/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/akikoenokidoquercusag.jpgakikoEnokidoQuercusAgQuercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak, watercolor by Akiko Enokido, © 2010, all rights reserved.2013-12-15T03:49:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/11/14/review-of-lee-mccaffrees-plant-texture-class/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo.jpgphoto(left to right) Lori Fields, Arillyn Moran-Lawrence, Cristina Baltayian, and Gayle Uyehara gather around Lee McCaffree (seated) while she demonstrates a technique.2013-11-15T05:09:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/11/13/morgan-kari-exhibiting-in-step-up-for-pastels-2013/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/morgankariwaterlilygarden.jpgmorganKariWaterlilyGarden"Waterlily Garden," pastel by Morgan Alexandra Kari, © 2013.2013-11-14T02:50:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/11/13/american-botanical-paintings-native-plants-of-the-mid-atlantic/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/nativeplantsofthemidatlantic.jpgnativePlantsOfTheMidAtlanticCover art: American Botanical Paintings: Native Plants of the Mid Atlantic.2013-11-14T02:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/11/13/gloria-whea-fun-teng-exhibition-at-the-long-beach-main-library/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gloriachinesebrushpainting.jpggloriaChineseBrushPaintingSnapshot of Chinese Brush Painting by Gloria Whea-Fun Teng, © 2013https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/gloriabegonia.jpggloriaBegoniaBegonia, snapshot of watercolor by Gloria Whea-Fun Teng, © 20132013-11-14T02:13:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/11/13/artist-residency-opportunity-at-the-san-francisco-california-academy-of-sciences/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/flag-300x200.jpgflag-300x200"One Truth, Many Lies: A New View of Art and Natural History Collections," Artist Residency Program, California Academy of Sciences.2013-11-13T23:02:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/11/13/tania-norris-donates-rare-botanical-books-to-the-getty-research-institite/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/norris_chrysanth_enlarge.jpgnorris_chrysanth_enlarge"Chrysanth," Crispijn van de Passe, 1614 From Crispijn van de Passe, Hortus floridus (Arnhem, 1614) The Getty Research Institute, 2898-803 Donated by Tania Norris 2013-11-13T22:25:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/10/15/cristina-baltayian-to-teach-colored-pencil-techniques-at-virginia-robinson-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cristinaartvrg.jpgcristinaArtVRGThumbnail of colored pencil artwork by Cristina Baltayian, © 2013, all rights reserved.2013-10-16T06:06:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/10/15/suzanne-kuuskmae-to-participate-in-destination-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/destinationartlogo.jpgdestinationArtLogo2013-10-16T05:35:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/09/09/a-wonderful-podcast-about-colors/2013-09-10T02:30:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/09/02/ever-consider-an-artist-in-residence-at-a-national-park/2013-09-02T16:55:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/09/01/pre-call-for-entries-bagsc-exhibition-at-the-theodore-payne-foundation/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/salviaapiana.jpgsalviaApianaConsider adding a pollinator to your artwork. Enlargement of Salvia apiana image, with friendly bee. © Deborah Shaw, 2012, all rights reserved.2013-09-02T02:01:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/08/29/plant-textures-class-with-lee-mccaffree-november-9-and-10-2013/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ba-techniques-finishing.jpgba-techniques-finishingTrichostema by Lee McCaffree, © 2013, all rights reserved.2013-08-30T06:09:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/12/12/bagsc-quarterly-meetings-for-2013/2013-08-24T03:53:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/28/join-bagsc-at-the-getty/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/gar-aaw8-5x11_final.jpgGAR-AAW8.5x11_FINALGetty signage and flyer announcing the "Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Botanical Drawing," © 2013 J. Paul Getty. Used with permission.2013-06-30T19:55:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/28/tania-marien-and-deborah-shaw-to-teach-a-one-day-studio-introductory-botanical-art-class-at-the-getty/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/atulips285.jpgatulips285Insect, Tulip, Caterpillar, Spider, Pear, Joris Hoefnagel, Illuminator; Georg Bocskay, scribe. From the "Gardens of the Renaissance" exhibition. © 2013, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. 2013-06-28T21:55:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/28/deborah-shaw-to-teach-beginning-photoshop-for-artists-at-filoli/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photoshopclassimage1.pngphotoshopClassImage1Beginning Photoshop for Botanical Artists (or other artists) at Filoli. Composite image © Deborah Shaw, 2012.2013-06-28T21:25:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/27/have-you-activated-your-asba-online-user-account-yet/2013-06-28T05:29:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/24/akiko-enokido-to-teach-at-the-virginia-robinson-gardens/2013-06-26T03:04:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/25/ann-swan-to-teach-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/beechleaves.jpgBeechLeavesBeech Leaves, coloured pencil by Ann Swan. © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/redpoppiesce.jpgRedPoppiesCEOriental Poppies, coloured pencil by Ann Swan, 36 x 75 cms. © 2013, all rights reserved.2013-06-25T16:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/24/jan-clouse-in-the-palm-loft-show/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rose-hips.jpgRose Hips.tifRose Hips, Jan Clouse, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/clouse-jan-coast-live-oak-quercus-agrafolia.jpgacorn3.tifCoast Live Oak, Quercus agrifolia, Jan Clouse, © 2013, all rights reserved.2013-06-25T05:37:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/24/elaine-searles-botanical-art-class-in-umbria-italy/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/makingpaperfabrianocrop.jpgmakingPaperFabrianoCropMaking Paper at the Fabriano Museum, photo by J. Keesey, © 2013https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/beeorchid.jpgbeeOrchidBee Orchid, Ophrys apifera, watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/commonpoppypainting.jpgcommonPoppyPaintingCommon Poppy, Papaver rhoras, watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/commonpoppy1.jpgcommonPoppyhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/makingpaperfabriano.jpgmakingPaperFabrianoMaking Paper at the Fabriano Museum, photo by J. Keesey, © 2013https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/lunch.jpglunchLunch at Il Collaccio, photo by J. Keesey, © 2013https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/thestudio.jpgtheStudioThe Studio, photo J. Keesey, © 2013https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/preciumbria.jpgpreciUmbriaPreci, Umbria, photo by John Keesey, © 2013https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/commonpoppy.jpgcommonPoppyCommon Poppy, photo by John Keesey, © 20132013-07-05T15:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/16/lesley-randall-accepted-to-the-14th-annual-hunt-institute-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/aristolochia-gigantea-l-randallw.jpgAristolochia gigantea L RandallWAristolochia gigantea, ink on paper, Lesley Randall, © 2013, all rights reserved2013-06-16T16:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/16/and-elaine-searle-and-joan-keesy-accepted-into-the-16th-international-exhibition-at-the-hort-too/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/keesey_joan_salvia_spathaceaw.jpgKeesey_Joan_Salvia_spathaceaWJoan Keesey, "Hummingbird Sage" (Salvia spathacea), watercolor, © 2013, all rights reservedhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/unknown.jpegUnknownElaine Searle, "Rhubarb" (Rheum rhabarbarum), watercolor, © 2013, all rights reserved2013-06-16T17:07:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/06/14/akiko-enokido-and-mitsuko-schultz-accepted-into-the-16th-annual-international-exhibition-at-the-hort/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cal_sycamore_mitsukocopyright.jpgcal_sycamore_MitsukoCopyright“Plantanus racemosa,” California Sycamore, Watercolor by Mitsuko Schultz, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/akikoenokidodendranthemagrandiflorumchrysanthemum2013.jpgAkikoEnokidoDendranthemaGrandiflorumChrysanthemum2013Akiko Enokido, Chrysanthemum morifolium "Kokka Seija" © 2013 Watercolor, 11" x 16"2013-06-19T00:33:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/05/06/call-for-entries-2013-juried-exhibition-show-at-tag/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tagcallforentriescover-1.jpgtagCallForEntriesCover-1TAG 2013 California Open Exhibition: Call for Entries2013-05-07T06:33:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/05/06/filoli-15th-annual-botanical-art-exhibit/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/strawberry_mitsuko.jpgstrawberry_Mitsuko"Fragaria x ananassa 'Fragoo Pink'," Strawberry, watercolor by Mitsuko Schultz, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kuuskmaegrapevineblog.jpgkuuskmaeGrapevineBlog"Vitis vinifora," Grapes, watercolor by Suzanne C. Kuuskmae, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/keeseywisteriablog.jpgkeeseyWisteriaBlog"Aesculus californica," California Buckeye, watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/denningirisblog.jpgdenningIrisBlog"Iris," Iris, watercolor by Alison L. Denning, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dbshawcastanospermumblog.jpgdbShawCastanospermumBlog"Castanospermum australe," Blackbean, or Moreton Bay Chestnut, seed pod and seeds, Graphite and Watercolor on Vellum by Deborah B. Shaw, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cal_sycamore_mitsuko.jpgcal_sycamore_Mitsuko"Plantanus racemosa," California Sycamore, Watercolor by Mitsuko Schultz, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/buckeye_flower.jpgbuckeye_flower"Aesculus californica," California Buckeye, Watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2013, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/filolisunkengarden.jpgfiloliSunkenGardenThe Sunken Garden at Filoli. Photo by John Keesey.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/filoliredazaleas.jpgfiloliRedAzaleasQuinacridone Red Azaleas at Filoli. Photo by John Keesey.2013-05-07T21:38:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/04/04/alice-tangerini-to-present-at-the-riverside-metropolitan-museum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/alicephoto.jpgalicephotoAlice Tangerini2013-04-05T16:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/04/02/google-celebrates-maria-siblylla-merians-366th-birthday/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/screen-shot-2013-04-02-at-8-34-43-am.pngScreen Shot 2013-04-02 at 8.34.43 AMImage of Google's Doodle to Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th Birthday.2013-04-02T15:40:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/04/01/bagsc-members-in-the-pastel-society-of-southern-california-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pastelsoinvite2013.jpgpastelSoInvite2013Invitation postcard from The Pastel Society of Southern California2013-04-02T05:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/03/26/margaret-best-to-teach-botanical-painting-in-newfoundland/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tradbot-nfld-whale-flute.jpgTradbot NFLD whale fluteWhale flute.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tradbot-nfld-housesl.jpgColorful houses in St. John'sStreet with colorful houses in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tradbot-nfld-fishers-loft-inn.jpgTradbot NFLD Fisher's Loft InnFisher's Loft Inn.2013-03-27T06:25:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/03/26/jenny-phillips-botanical-art-class-coming-soon-to-the-virginia-robinson-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/roses.jpgroses2013-03-27T05:34:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/03/26/christina-baltayian-to-teach-evening-botanical-art-classes-at-the-la-arboretum/2013-03-27T05:04:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/02/08/online-article-about-the-day-of-art-at-rogers-gardens/2013-02-09T05:23:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/02/06/bagsc-at-rogers-gardens-day-of-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/taniadebteaching.jpgtaniaDebTeachingDeb Shaw (left) and Tania Marien (right) teaching a workshop about how to draw flowers and leaves in pencil. Photo by Peter Conlon.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/debshawtheresa.jpgdebShawTheresaDeb Shaw expressively describing the morphology of a banana inflorescence to Theresa Marino from Roger's Gardens. Photo by Peter Conlon.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/suzannekuuskmae.jpgsuzanneKuuskmaeSue Kuuskmae chose to draw in the shade section of the nursery, near a fountain. Photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/clarajosephsdianedaly.jpgclaraJosephsDianeDalyClara Josephs (left) and Diane Daly (right) discuss botanical art and painting with visitors.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/arillynmoranlawrencedemo.jpgarillynMoranLawrenceDemoArillyn Moran-Lawrence demonstrating in the garden (in the luxurious outdoor furniture section). Photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/alyse.jpgalyseAlyse Ochniak demonstrating in the garden, photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/taniamarienstampfruits.jpgtaniaMarienStampFruitsTania Marien and visitors to the BAGSC Interactive Table. Kids of all ages used fruits and vegetables to create stamp art.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/taniamarieninteractivetable.jpgtaniaMarienInteractiveTableTania Marien at the BAGSC Interactive Table, photo by Deb Shaw.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/patmarkinfotable.jpgpatMarkInfoTablePat Mark talking with visitors to the BAGSC Botanical Art Information Table. The Information Table also displayed books, originals and prints of contemporary and historical botanical art and scientific illustration. Photo by Peter Conlon.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/janicepatinfotable.jpgjanicePatInfoTableJanice Sharp (left) and Pat Mark (right) demonstrating and staffing the BAGSC Botanical Art Information Table.2013-02-07T18:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/02/06/bagsc-exhibition-botanical-visions-at-the-san-diego-botanic-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/attheopening.jpgatTheOpeningA few attendees at the Artists' Reception, photo by John Keesey.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/inthegarden.jpginTheGardenA statue in the garden, San Diego Botanic Gardens, photo by John Keesey.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/estellepollyhusband.jpgestellePollyHusband(right to left) Polly Jones, Polly's husband and Estelle DeRidder place artwork labels.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/joanjanicelaugh.jpgJoanJaniceLaugh(left to right) Joan Keesey and Janice Sharp share a laugh before the Artists' Reception.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mitsukopatty.jpgmitsukoPatty(left to right) Mitsuko Schultz and Patty Van Osterhoudt.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/janicemitsuko.jpgjaniceMitsuko(left to right) Janice Sharp and Mitsuko Schultz hanging artwork.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lesliejoanlesley.jpgleslieJoanLesley(left to right) Leslie Walker, Joan Keesey and Lesley Randall hang and straighten artwork.2013-02-07T16:51:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/02/06/another-completed-drawing-from-anita-walsmit-sachs-scientific-drawing-class/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sun_flowersm.jpgSun_FlowerSMSunflower, pen and ink by Tania Norris, © 2012, all rights reserved.2013-02-07T07:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/31/day-of-art-at-rogers-gardens-february-2-2013/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/rglogosm.pngrglogosmhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_2009.jpgIMG_20092013-02-01T07:40:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/31/update-hanging-the-chapman-university-exhibition-drought-tolerant-beauty/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imag0062.jpgIMAG0062Sorting artwork into drought-tolerant categories.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imag0060.jpgIMAG0060https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/imag0033.jpgIMAG0033https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/succulencewall.jpgsucculenceWallThe "Succulent Leaves" Category is up on the wall, waiting for signage and labels.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/patatwork.jpgpatAtWorkhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mitsukopattyjoan.jpgMitsukoPattyJoanhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mitsuko.jpgmitsukohttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lauriediane.jpgLaurieDianeLaurie Gates Cussalli, Chapman University, demonstrates the hanging wire system.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/grouplooking1.jpggroupLooking1Pausing to admire the beautiful art.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/funkwpaintings.jpgFunkWPaintingsDr. Jennifer Funk, ecologist with Chapman University, helps categorize the art.2013-02-01T07:16:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/31/flowers-gone-wild-at-descanso-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/moregunroom.jpgMoreGunroomMore Action in the Gunroom -- Gilly Shaeffer & Janice Sharp.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hallway.jpgHallwaySue Kuuskmae, Deborah Shaw & Joan Keesey in the Hallway.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gunroom.jpgGunroomSue Kuuskmae in the Gunroom.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gottlieb.jpgGottliebhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/brewer.jpgBrewerGary Brewer, "Flowers Gone WILD"https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bendett.jpgBendettMaura Bendett, "Flowers Gone WILD"https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/joanferncanyon.jpgJoanFernCanyonJoan Keesey in Fern Canyon at Descanso Gardens with Coast Live Oakshttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/joan-keesey-in-fern-canyon-with-coast-live-oaks.jpgJoan Keesey in Fern Canyon with Coast Live OaksJoan Keesey in Fern Canyon at Descanso Gardens with Coast Live Oaks2013-02-01T01:59:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/21/upcoming-botanical-art-classes-at-the-virginia-robinson-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jennyphillips.jpgjennyPhillipsJenny Phillips lecturing and demonstrating to a class.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/anne-marie.jpganne-MarieAnne-Marie Evans (seated) assisting a student.2013-01-21T22:33:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/15/change-in-february-bagsc-meeting-date/2013-01-16T01:47:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/15/the-wild-flowers-nature-reimagined-at-descanso-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wilddescansologo.jpgwildDescansoLogo2013-01-16T00:01:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/15/postcards-and-pr-for-chapman-university-drought-tolerant-beauty-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bagscchapmanffrontrev1.jpgbagscChapmanFFrontRevFront side of Announcement/Invitation postcard for the "Drought Tolerant Beauty" exhibition at Chapman University.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bagscchapmanffrontrev-e1358292004459.jpgbagscChapmanFFrontRevFront side of Announcement/Invitation postcard for the "Drought Tolerant Beauty" exhibition at Chapman University.2013-01-28T03:05:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/09/botanical-visions-exhibition-opening-at-the-san-diego-botanic-garden/2013-01-10T06:25:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/09/la-arboretum-introduction-cards-available-for-bagsc-members-purchase/2013-01-10T06:00:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/09/a-blog-stat-annual-report-for-2012/2013-01-10T05:42:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2013/01/05/when-they-were-wild-an-upcoming-exhibition-at-the-huntington/2013-01-06T04:04:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/12/13/update-on-the-arboretum-introductions-project/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/arbcards.jpgarbCardsThe initial five-pack of LA Arboretum Introduction cards include cards by Cristina Baltayian, Akiko Enokido, and Janice Sharp. The cards are blank inside for messages; the back has text about the Los Angeles Arboretum, BAGSC, the plant, and the artist.2012-12-14T08:23:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/12/12/kudos/2012-12-13T07:49:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/12/12/artplantae-opens-in-aurea-vista-riverside-california/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/apb_downstairs_v2.jpgapb_Downstairs_V2ArtPlantae Display at Aurea Vista in Riverside, California, © 2012 Tania Marien2012-12-13T06:55:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/12/12/deborah-shaw-accepted-for-14th-annual-hunt-institute-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/3prosopissmcopy.jpg3prosopisSMcopyProsopis pubescens seed pod (Screwbean Mesquite, or Tornillo), watercolor and graphite on honey vellum, © 2012, Deborah Shaw, all rights reserved.2013-01-07T17:56:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/12/12/product-review-and-wish-list/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/22700-group-2-2ww-m.jpg22700-group-2-2ww-mRange of Caran d'Ache Grafwood Pencils, courtesy of Dick Blick's websitehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/22084-group-3ww-l.jpg22084-group-3ww-lCaran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Colored Pencils, courtesy of Dick Blick's websitehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/03323-7030-2-2ww-m.jpg03323-7030-2-2ww-mExpanded water pot, courtesy of Dick Blick's websitehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/03323-7030-1-2ww-m.jpg03323-7030-1-2ww-mFaber-Castell Clic & Go Water Pot, courtesy of Dick Blick's websitehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/00381-1001-2ww-m.jpg00381-1001-2ww-mKoh-I-Noor Watercolor Wheel Set, courtesy of Dick Blick websitehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/00381-1001-1-2ww-m.jpg00381-1001-1-2ww-mKoh-I-Noor Watercolor Wheel Set, image courtesy of the Dick Blick websitehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/tinting_saucer___large.jpgtinting_saucer___largePorcelain Tinting Saucer, courtesy of Ken Bromley websitehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/invisi_1___large.jpginvisi_1___largeInvisi Lightweight Display Easelhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/canvas.pngcanvasOpen Carry-allhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/derwent-carry-all-3___large.jpgderwent-carry-all-3___largeClosed Derwent Carry-all2012-12-13T21:53:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/11/29/update-on-chapman-university-drought-tolerant-exhibition-and-official-call-for-entries/2012-11-30T02:46:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/11/08/bagsc-call-for-entries-descanso-gardens-wildflower-show/2012-11-08T19:39:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/10/31/bagsc-holiday-party/2012-10-31T20:00:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/10/17/stipple-then-tipple/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_1773.jpgIMG_1773Anita discusses inking techniques with the class.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sycamore.jpgSycamorePart of a Western Sycamore by Estelle DeRidder, pen and ink, © 2012https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/salvia-hot-salsa.jpgSalvia 'Hot Salsa'Salvia 'Hot Salsa' by Joan Keesey, pen and ink, © 2012https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/mimulus-dave.jpgMimulus 'Dave'Mimulus 'Dave', by John Keesey, pen and ink, © 2012https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sallys-studio-1.jpgSally's Studio 1Sally's beautiful studio space was all set up when we arrived, with handouts and gifts from Anita.2012-11-05T13:44:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/10/05/update-on-the-bagsc-chapman-exhibition-on-drought-tolerant-plants/2012-10-11T04:57:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/10/06/google-map-of-la-arboretum-plant-introductions/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/screen-shot-2012-10-06-at-10-02-59-am1.pngScreen Shot 2012-10-06 at 10.02.59 AMIn the "Satellite" view, zoom in to see the roads, paths and familiar landmarks of the Arboretum grounds.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/screen-shot-2012-10-06-at-10-03-19-am.pngScreen Shot 2012-10-06 at 10.03.19 AMClick on the red pin marker next to a plant name you're interested in, and the plant information will pop up on the map where the plant is located. Or, click on any red marker pin on the map, and the plant information will pop up there, too.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/screen-shot-2012-10-06-at-10-02-59-am.pngScreen Shot 2012-10-06 at 10.02.59 AM"Satellite" view of the Google map of the locations of Arboretum introductions. Keep zooming in to see the paths, roads and landmarks in the Arboretum grounds.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/screen-shot-2012-10-06-at-10-00-40-am.pngScreen Shot 2012-10-06 at 10.00.40 AMWhen you first click on the link in the story to the Google map of the locations of Arboretum introductions, this is what you'll see; a list of all the plants with their locations as dots on the map. Click on "Satellite" view in the upper right corner of the map to see the information displayed over a photographic map.2012-10-06T17:35:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/10/04/botanical-art-exhibition-of-mieko-ishikawa/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/miekopresentation1.jpgmiekoPresentationMieko Ishikawa presentation about painting the plants in the wild rain forest of Borneo.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/miekoart.jpgmiekoArtMieko Ishikawa with painting at Exhibition at Keio Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku, Tokyo.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/miekopresentation.jpgmiekoPresentationMieko Ishikawa presentation about painting the plants in the wild rain forest of Borneo.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/e382b7e383a7e382afe382bfe38299e382a4e382aae382aae382b3e383b3e3838be383a3e382afe38080e79fb3e5b79de7be8ee69e9de5ad90.jpgショクダイオオコンニャク　石川美枝子Mieko Ishikawa with her watercolor, “Amorphophallus titanum”. © 2012, all rights reserved.2012-10-05T04:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/10/04/15th-annual-international-american-society-of-botanical-artists-at-the-horticultural-society-of-new-york/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/screen-shot-2012-10-04-at-6-53-50-pm.pngScreen Shot 2012-10-04 at 6.53.50 PMCamellia japonica 'Chandleri Elegans', Variegated Camellia, by Akiko Enokido, watercolor on vellum, © 2012, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/screen-shot-2012-10-04-at-6-54-42-pm.pngScreen Shot 2012-10-04 at 6.54.42 PMAcer saccharum, Sugar Maple, by Margaret Best, watercolor on paper, © 2012, all rights reserved.2012-10-05T02:26:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/09/07/anne-marie-evans-class-at-the-virginia-robinson-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/anne-marie.jpgAnne-MarieAnne-Marie Evans reviewing students' work.2012-09-07T17:04:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/09/03/call-for-images-of-the-los-angeles-county-arboretum-and-botanical-garden-introductions/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/aenokidocolor72.jpgaEnokidoColor72Akiko Enokido painted this watercolor of Chorisia speciosa, Floss Silk Tree, at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. The LA Arboretum has introduced four varieties of Chorisia speciosa. © Akiko Enokido, 2009, all rights reserved.2012-09-04T01:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/09/03/frozen-treats/2012-09-04T00:28:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/09/03/cristina-baltayian-classes-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/magnolia.jpgmagnoliaMagnolia, by Cristina Baltayian, colored pencil, © 2011, all rights reserved2012-09-04T00:20:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/09/03/margaret-best-classes-2012-2013/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_0016.jpgIMG_0016BAGSC member Jan Clouse at Margaret Best's Tuscany Workshop, from Quench Trip Design.2012-09-03T23:19:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/09/03/1389/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/screen-shot-2012-09-03-at-3-20-14-pm1.pngScreen Shot 2012-09-03 at 3.20.14 PMhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/screen-shot-2012-09-03-at-3-20-14-pm.pngScreen Shot 2012-09-03 at 3.20.14 PM2012-09-03T22:36:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/09/03/palos-verdes-art-center-juried-all-media-exhibition-august-31-september-27/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/iris-2.jpegIris 2Iris, by Suzanne Kuuskmae, © 2012 all rights reservedhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/salatreeflower.jpgSalaTreeFlowerSala Tree Flower, by Suzanne Kuuskmae, © 2012 all rights reserved2012-09-03T22:07:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/08/18/scientific-drawing-in-pen-and-ink-or-watercolor-with-anita-walsmit-sachs/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/anitawalsmitsachs.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAnita Walsmit Sachs in her studio. © Anita Walsmit Sachs2012-08-18T22:47:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/08/12/bagsc-quarterly-meeting-august-25/2012-08-13T06:32:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/08/06/save-the-dates/2012-08-06T15:54:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/08/06/considering-composition-drought-resistant-drought-tolerant-plants-a-bagsc-workshop-with-margaret-best/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/bagsc-1.jpgBAGSC 1Jesselyn Cyr, Norma Sarkin and Leslie Walker in Margaret's class at the Huntington.2012-08-06T15:49:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/06/28/take-an-online-color-test-to-see-how-well-you-see-hue-and-value/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/s-color-large.jpgs-COLOR-largeColor test chart by X-Rite2012-06-28T19:06:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/06/28/estelle-deridder-illustrations-in-denvers-canopy/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/denvers-canopy-liquidambar-web1.jpgDenver's canopy Liquidambar WebLiquid Amber, by Estelle DeRidder, colored pencil, © 2012, all rights reservedhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/denvers-canopy-liquidambar-web.jpgDenver's canopy Liquidambar Webhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/denvers-canopy-gleditsia-web.jpgDenver's canopy Gleditsia WebHoney Locust, by Estelle DeRidder, colored pencil, © 2012, all rights reservedhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/denvers-canopy.jpgDenver's Canopy2012-06-28T18:54:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/06/23/reminder-registration-and-deposits-are-due-for-margaret-bests-upcoming-class/2012-06-23T19:13:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/06/23/chapman-university-2013-drought-tolerant-show-intent-to-paint/2012-06-23T19:01:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/06/06/a-3-day-workshop-with-margaret-best-in-graphite-colour-pencil-or-watercolour/2012-06-07T02:09:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/06/01/save-the-date-for-margaret-bests-next-class/2012-06-02T05:01:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/05/25/cristina-baltayians-colored-pencil-classes-at-the-arboretum-now-on-saturday/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/magnolia.jpgmagnoliaMagnolia, © Cristina Baltayian, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/magnoliapostcardf.jpgmagnoliaPostcardFMagnolia, © Cristina Baltayian, all rights reserved.2012-05-26T06:23:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/05/25/1335/2012-05-26T06:22:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/05/25/where-to-find-information-about-drought-tolerant-plants/2012-05-26T06:20:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/05/24/update-on-our-chapman-exhibit-framing-guidelines/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/18858-7909-2ww-m.jpg18858-7909-2ww-mDick Blick Bamboo Gallery Frames2012-05-26T23:46:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/05/09/la-arboretum-plant-sale/2012-05-10T02:01:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/05/06/update-on-grow-a-garden-festival/2012-05-07T02:48:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/05/04/update-on-tonights-grow-a-garden-festival-at-the-la-arboretum/2012-05-05T04:24:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/05/04/1314/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_8235.jpgIMG_8235Cristina Baltayian, © 2011, all rights reserved2012-05-05T01:35:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/05/04/join-us-for-the-may-19-2012-bagsc-quarterly-meeting/2012-05-05T01:17:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/05/04/grow-a-garden-festival-starts-tonight-at-the-la-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/helpfulassistants.jpghelpfulAssistantsLeslie Walker and Norma Sarkin working, while Janice Sharp and Deb Shaw offer helpful advice.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/fearlessleaders.jpgfearlessLeadersLeslie Walker and Janice Sharp give directions during the show hanging.2012-05-05T00:56:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/02/11/save-the-dates-for-the-bagsc-la-arboretum-show-in-may/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bagscla2010.jpgbagscLA2010From L to R: Norma Sarkin, Diane Daly and Cynthia Jackson in the BAGSC booth at the LA Arboretum 2010 show. It looks like this year's BAGSC show will be in Ayres Hall.2012-04-26T20:09:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/04/15/reminder-april-18th-deadline-for-la-arboretum-entry-forms/2012-04-16T06:00:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/04/15/grow-a-garden-festival-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/growad.jpgGROWAdAd for "Grow! A Garden Festival" at the LA Arboretum2012-04-16T03:19:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/04/08/report-on-joan-keeseys-opening-reception-at-the-theodore-payne-foundation/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_2346.jpgIMG_2346Three of Joan Keesey's paintings.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/joanwithpaintings.jpgjoanWithPaintingsJoan Keesey with two of her paintings at the Theodore Payne Foundation.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_23491.jpgIMG_2349Joan Keesey with two of her paintings at the Theodore Payne Foundation.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_2349.jpgIMG_2349Joan Keesey in front of two of her paintings at the Theodore Payne Foundation.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_2351.jpgIMG_2351Sign for Joan Keesey's Artist Reception at the Theodore Payne Foundation2012-04-09T05:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/04/08/report-on-the-filoli-14th-annual-art-exhibition-artist-reception/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_2753.jpgIMG_2753Patty Van Osterhoudt with her painting, image © 2012https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_2302.jpgIMG_2302Mitsuko Schultz (L) and Clara Josephs (R) at the Filoli Artist Reception, image © 2012, Jerry Josephshttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_2269.jpgIMG_2269Filoli grounds, image © 2012, Clara Josephs2012-04-09T05:35:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/03/31/two-classes-at-the-virginia-robinson-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/esearle.jpgeSearleElaine Searlehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jphillips1.jpgjPhillipsJenny Phillipshttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jphillips.jpgjPhillipsJenny Phillips2012-04-01T05:05:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/03/29/sally-jacobs-show-nourishing-art-reviewed-in-la-times/2012-03-30T01:43:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/03/11/joan-keesey-exhibition-wild-flowers-of-mineral-king-at-the-theodore-payne-foundation/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jkeeseycabuckeye1.jpgjKeeseyCAbuckeyeCalifornia Buckeye, watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2012, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jkeeseydavidsonsfrittilary.jpgjKeeseyDavidson'sFrittilaryDavidson's Fritillary, watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2012, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jkeeseycabuckeye.jpgjKeeseyCAbuckeyeCalifornia Buckeye, watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2012, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jkeeseyrosyfairylantern.jpgjKeeseyRosyFairyLanternCalochortus amoenus (Rosy Fairy Lantern), watercolor by Joan Keesey, © 2012, all rights reserved.2012-03-12T02:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/03/11/sally-jacobs-nourishing-art-exhibition-at-the-tag-gallery/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sjacobsvegetables.jpgsJacobsVegetablesVegetables painted by Sally Jacobs, watercolor, © 2012, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sjacobsnourishinginvite.jpgsJacobsNourishingInviteSally Jacobs, Invitation to "Nourishing Art" at the TAG Gallery, © 2012, Sally Jacobs2012-03-11T23:28:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/03/02/winter-bulb-festival-at-the-uci-arboretum/2012-03-02T23:01:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/02/18/bagsc-members-accepted-to-the-14th-annual-botanical-art-exhibition-at-filoli/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mitsukoschultz_abutilon_rosy_dewdrops.jpgMitsukoSchultz_Abutilon_(Rosy_Dewdrops)Abutilon, Flowering Maple (Rosy Dewdrops) by Mitsuko Schultz, watercolor, © 2012, all rights reserved.2012-02-19T04:15:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/02/18/bagsc-participation-in-the-4th-annual-city-of-newport-beach-water-miser-workshop/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/miserworkshop-2012-01.jpgMiserWorkshop-2012-01Poster for the City of Newport Beach 4th Annual Water Miser Workshop2012-02-18T22:57:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/02/18/join-us-for-the-march-3-2012-bagsc-quarterly-meeting/2012-02-18T22:10:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/02/11/save-the-dates-for-bagsc-meetings/2012-02-11T21:43:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/02/11/save-the-date-and-start-painting-a-new-bagsc-show-at-chapman-university/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/penstemon_centranthifolius.jpgPenstemon_centranthifoliusCalifornia native, Penstemon centranthifolius, common name "Scarlet Bugler". Photo © 2012 by Deb Shaw2012-02-11T21:40:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/02/11/bagsc-field-trip-to-lotusland/2012-02-11T21:37:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/02/06/memorial-service-for-jeff-karsner/2012-02-07T00:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/02/05/sad-news-from-the-huntington/2012-02-05T21:58:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/01/28/arillyn-moran-lawrence-interview-in-artplantae-today/2012-01-28T23:43:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/01/18/mushroom-identification-workshop-at-the-la-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mushroomdshaw.jpgmushroomDShawMushroom, © 2011, D Shaw2012-01-18T22:38:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2012/01/16/california-native-plant-society-cnps-conservation-conference-2012-botanical-art-contest-and-exhibit/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/salvia-spathacea-hummingbird-sage1.jpgSalvia spathacea - Hummingbird sageHummingbird Sage, Honorable Mention, by Estelle DeRidder, colored pencil © 2012https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jkeeseysnakelilycnps1.jpgjKeeseySnakeLilyCNPSSnake Lily & Elegant Madia, Third Place, by Joan Keesey, watercolor © 2012https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/salvia-spathacea-hummingbird-sage.jpgSalvia spathacea - Hummingbird sageHummingbird Sage, Honorable Mention, by Estelle DeRidder, colored pencil © 2012https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jkeeseysnakelilycnps.jpgjKeeseySnakeLilyCNPSSnake Lily & Elegant Madia, Third Place, by Joan Keesey, watercolor © 2012https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dbshawbrodiaeacnps.jpgdbShawBrodiaeaCNPSThread-leaved Brodiaea, Second Place, by Deborah Shaw, watercolor on Kelmscott Vellum © 20122012-01-17T14:32:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/12/30/botanists-enter-the-21st-century-this-new-years-day/2011-12-30T20:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/12/12/cristina-baltayian-to-teach-using-colored-pencils-in-botanical-art/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_8235.jpgIMG_8235Colored Pencil Artwork by Cristina Baltayian, © 2010, all rights reserved.2011-12-13T01:57:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/12/11/l-a-arboretum-suffers-extensive-damage/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/afterthestorm.jpgafterTheStormThe LA Arboretum After The Storm2011-12-12T02:26:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/12/03/sue-kuuskmae-wins-a-blue-ribbon-for-her-lacecop-hydrangea/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/skuuskmaehydrangea.jpgsKuuskmaeHydrangeaLacecap Hydrangea, watercolor by Sue Kuuskmae, © 2011, all rights reserved.2011-12-04T15:53:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/11/16/its-time-for-the-annual-bagsc-holiday-party/2011-11-16T23:10:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/11/16/still-a-few-spaces-available-in-margaret-bests-upcoming-browns-class/2011-11-16T22:58:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/11/16/bagsc-members-at-the-asba-annual-meeting-conference-in-boston/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/slandayduck.jpgsLandayDuckSuz Landay driving the Duck.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/esearleduck.jpgeSearleDuckElaine Searle driving the Duck.2011-11-16T19:39:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/11/16/last-look-jurors-walkthrough-november-16-at-the-ny-hort/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/asba11_enewsadd.jpgasba11_enewsADDPhotograph from the opening of the New York Hort show, © 2011, The NY Hort.2011-11-16T19:23:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/11/16/update-on-margaret-bests-tuscany-tour/2011-11-16T18:25:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/10/24/sally-jacobs-studio-show-and-open-house/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sallyopenstudio.jpgsallyOpenStudioArtwork from the Open Studio Invitation by Sally Jacobs, Sue Frank and Jack Shultz2011-10-25T07:38:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/10/24/alison-denning-and-carmen-lindsay-to-exhibit/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/post-card4rev.jpgpost card4REVAlison Denning and Carmen Lindsay Exhibition Announcement2011-10-25T07:19:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/10/24/elements-exhibition-on-hold/2011-10-25T06:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/10/10/call-for-entries-botanical-art-contest-at-university-of-washington-botanic-gardens/2011-10-10T21:18:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/10/07/call-for-entries-deadline-for-cnps-exhibition-is-on-october-15th/2011-10-08T00:20:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/10/06/janice-sharp-to-exhibit-in-the-annual-art-festival-at-creative-arts-group/2011-10-06T14:54:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/29/margaret-best-to-teach-a-workshop-in-tuscany-spring-2012/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bestm_itinerary_tuscany2012.jpgbestm_itinerary_tuscany20122011-09-30T16:51:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/29/a-thank-you-note-from-marilyn-parrino/2011-09-29T23:56:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/29/review-of-battery-operated-lights/2011-09-29T23:46:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/29/morgan-karis-studio-open-for-studio-tour/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/morgan-painting-at-the-art-table-e1317332896201.jpgmorgan painting at the art tableMorgan painting in her studio2011-09-29T21:49:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/17/huntington-botanical-gardens-hosts-special-showings-for-focus-on-flowers-photographic-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mhanauer11.pngmHanauer11Photograph by Mark Hanauer, © 2011, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/tigerseyedleaser11.pngTigersEyeDLeaser11Tiger's Eye, photograph by David Leaser, © 2011, all rights reserved2011-09-17T19:28:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/17/blog-launched-for-the-14th-annual-international-juried-botanical-art-exhibition-2011/2011-09-17T19:02:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/14/join-us-for-the-september-24-2011-bagsc-meeting-on-the-mountain/2011-09-15T06:53:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/14/margaret-best-to-teach-the-fruits-that-fall-or-form-in-fall/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mbestrosehips.jpgmBestRoseHipsRosa canina, Rose Hips, watercolor, © 2010, Margaret Best, all rights reserved.2011-09-15T06:42:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/14/about-the-asba-show-in-texas/2011-09-15T06:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/14/14th-annual-asbahsny-international-juried-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/erythrinafblog.jpgerythrinaFblogErythrina sp., Coral Tree Seeds, graphite and watercolor on veilum, © 2010, Deborah Shaw, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/erythrinaf2-e1316066948940.jpgerythrinaFErythrina sp., Coral Tree Seeds, graphite and watercolor on veilum, © 2010, Deborah Shaw, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/erythrinaf1.jpgerythrinaFErythrina sp., Coral Tree Seeds, graphite and watercolor on veilum, © 2010, Deborah Shaw, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/erythrinaf.jpgerythrinaFErythrina sp., Coral Tree Seeds, graphite and watercolor on veilum, © 2010, Deborah Shaw, all rights reserved.2011-09-15T06:12:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/14/call-for-entries-california-native-plant-society-2012-conference-exhibition/2011-09-15T03:11:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/14/artplantae-books-now-the-official-source-for-asba-catalogs/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/asba_losingparadisecatalog.jpgASBA_LosingParadiseCatalogCover of the ASBA's, "Losing Paradise?" catalog2011-09-14T15:08:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/09/14/tania-marien-to-teach-a-childrens-class-about-trees/2011-09-14T14:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/08/18/cristina-baltayian-to-teach-using-colored-pencils-in-botanical-art-at-the-la-arboretum/2011-08-18T17:22:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/07/17/tania-marien-to-teach-a-class-for-children-about-seeds/2011-07-17T18:24:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/06/27/morgan-kari-to-teach-colored-pencils-in-manhattan-beach/2011-06-27T20:00:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/06/24/botanical-art-draws-attention-to-endangered-plants-across-u-s-and-now-the-u-k/2011-06-25T01:17:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/06/20/%e2%80%9ccolour-and-composition%e2%80%9d-margaret-best-workshop-in-bermuda-may-2011/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bermudaclass.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAClassroom in Bermuda.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/bermudaspecimens.jpgbermudaSpecimensBeautiful specimens available for students to paint.2011-06-20T22:08:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/06/20/a-childrens-nature-art-class/2011-06-20T22:01:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/06/13/akiko-enokido-awarded-jurors-award-for-filoli-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/aenokidobuddhashand.jpgaEnokidoBuddhasHandBuddha’s Hand, Citrus medica var. sarcodactylus, watercolor by Akiko Enokido, © 2011, all rights reserved.2011-12-30T20:20:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/06/13/last-call-for-the-mike-sibley-drawing-from-line-to-life-workshop/2011-06-14T05:11:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/06/13/review-about-the-susan-frei-nathan-workshop/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/susanfn_lecture.jpgsusanFN_lectureSusan Frei Nathan, lecturing at the Huntington. Photo by Leslie Walker.2011-06-14T05:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/06/13/asba-green-currency-show/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sherwood_akiko.jpgsherwood_AkikoDr. Shirley Shirwood and Akiko Enokdo at the NYBG and ASBA "Green Currency" opening.2011-06-14T05:00:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/05/15/join-us-for-the-may-21-bagsc-meeting/2011-05-16T02:44:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/05/15/a-review-of-margaret-bests-class-a-brush-with-blue/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/lineup.jpglineUpFrom left to right: Carmen, Cristina, Norma, Jesslyn, Margaret and Bonnie.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/workinghard.jpgworkingHardWorking hard in Margaret's class.2011-05-16T02:39:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/05/02/tania-marien-to-teach-a-nature-art-class-for-children-in-orange-county/2011-05-03T03:46:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/05/01/new-royal-canadian-mint-wild-rose-coin-released-with-botanical-art-by-margaret-best/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/high-res-obverse-illustration.jpgHigh Res Obverse IllustrationBack side of Wild Rose coin, courtesy of the Royal Canadian Mint. (click image to enlarge)https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/high-res-illustration.jpgHigh res illustrationFront of the Alberta Wild Rose Coin by Margaret Best, courtesy of the Royal Canadian Mint. (click image to enlarge)https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/packaging-illustration.jpgPackaging IllustrationWild Rose Coin by Margaret Best, in packaging, courtesy of the Royal Canadian Mint. (click image to enlarge)2011-05-02T06:02:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/04/25/gilly-shaeffers-work-at-fremont-gallery/2011-04-26T03:01:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/03/29/akiko-enokidos-pomegranate-in-american-art-collector-magazine/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/punicagranatum.jpgpunicaGranatumWatercolor painting by Akiko Enokido, Pomegranate, Punica granatum, © 2010, all rights reserved.2011-04-03T00:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/03/24/sympathies-to-our-botanical-artist-friends-in-japan/2011-03-25T04:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/03/24/april-dates/2011-03-25T04:22:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/03/24/pastel-society-of-southern-california-opening-in-manhattan-beach/2011-03-25T04:14:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/03/24/susan-frei-nathan-at-the-huntington-library/2011-03-25T04:14:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/02/27/margaret-best-to-teach-a-brush-with-blue/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/plumbagowcopyright.jpgPlumbagoWCopyrightPlumbago auriculata, watercolor by Margaret Best, © 2011, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/plumbago-compressed.jpgPlumbago compressedPlumbago auriculata, watercolor by Margaret Best, © 2011, all rights reserved.2011-02-27T23:30:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/02/27/arillyn-moran-lawrences-iris-fleur-de-lis-to-be-exhibited-at-the-salmagundi-club/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/fleur-de-lis-1.jpgFleur-de-lis 1Iris "Fleur de lis", watercolor by Arillyn Moran-Lawrence, © 2011.2011-02-27T23:12:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/02/27/957/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wendyhollenderdemo.jpgwendyHollenderDemoWendy Hollender demonstrating during her colored pencil class. Photo credit: S. Kuuskmae, 2011.2011-02-27T23:06:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/02/16/join-margaret-best-in-bermuda-botanical-art-workshops/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bermudamap.jpgbermudaMapLocation of Hamilton on the island of Bermuda.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/margaretpapyaberm.jpgmargaretPapyaBermCarica papaya, Bermuda Paw Paw, watercolor by Margaret Best, © 2010, all rights reserved. 2011-02-17T02:02:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/02/16/margaret-best-solo-exhibition-bermuda-botanica-in-hamilton-bermuda/2011-02-17T01:51:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/02/01/new-classes-by-julie-schneider-ljubenkov/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/pricklypear.jpgMesa Prickly Pear, Opuntia x vaseyi” © 2006Watercolor of Mesa Prickly Pear, Opuntia x vaseyi, by Julie Schneider Ljubenkov, © 20062011-02-02T07:14:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/02/01/gloria-whea-fun-teng-to-teach-chinese-brush-painting-at-the-arboretum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ink_10.jpgink_10Chinese Brush Painting2011-02-02T06:52:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/02/01/janice-sharps-opening-reception-for-basket-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/basketpostcard.jpgbasketPostcardExhibition invitation postcard2011-02-02T06:12:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/02/01/links-to-chapman-university-promotion-of-the-bagsc-exhibit/2011-02-01T21:22:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2011/01/26/the-bagsc-chapman-leatherby-libraries-exhibition-is-up-and-open/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_3366c.jpgIMG_3366CThe Leatherby Libraries staff were wonderful and professional on every level, greeting us with freshly painted walls, carts, levels and tape measures, hanging wires and labels. What a great team!https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_33661.jpgIMG_3366The Leatherby Libraries staff were wonderful and professional on every level, greeting us with freshly painted walls, carts, levels, hanging wires and labels. What a great team!https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_3437.jpgIMG_3437One wall of the show.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_3438.jpgIMG_3438Stand with sign and price list.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_3366.jpgIMG_3366The Leatherby Libraries staff were wonderful and professional on every level, greeting us with freshly painted walls, carts, levels, hanging wires and labels. What a wonderful team!https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_5540.jpgIMG_5540Leslie and Akiko working on the display case.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/img_3354.jpgIMG_3354Laying out tables of beautiful artwork to arrange for hanging.2011-02-01T21:14:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/12/22/chinese-brush-painting-classes-with-gloria-whea-fun-teng/2010-12-23T02:12:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/12/20/wendy-hollender-coming-to-town-february-13-15/2010-12-20T22:56:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/12/15/olga-eysymontts-upcoming-botanical-illustration-classes-at-the-la-arboretum/2010-12-19T22:44:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/12/05/sue-kuuskmae-wins-first-place-award-at-the-palos-verdes-art-center-holiday-art-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/photo21.jpgphoto[2]Sue Kuuskmae's award-winning painting, "Dogwood in Fall", © 2010, photo by Sue Kusskmaehttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/photo2.jpgphoto[2]2010-12-12T21:48:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/12/05/chapman-leatherby-libraries-show-update/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/meeting.jpgmeetingThe Chapman Leatherby Libraries Exhibition Committee (L to R: Deborah Shaw, Mitsuko Schulz, Leslie Walker, Akiko Enokido, Diane Daly, and Irene Horiuchi (crouching)) meet at Diane's house and review submissions.2010-12-06T01:31:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/12/05/its-bagsc-holiday-party-time/2010-12-06T01:18:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/12/05/janice-sharp-and-jill-carlson-basket-exhibit-at-the-creative-arts-group-gallery/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/crgflyer.jpgLayout 1Flyer for Basket Exhibition by Janice Sharp and Jill Carlson, © J Sharp 20102010-12-06T01:11:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/12/05/bagsc-at-rancho-los-alamitos-long-beach/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/leslie.jpgleslieLeslie Walker, bundled up against the drizzle, © DB Shaw 2010https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/salestable.jpgsalesTableJoan Keesey manning the BAGSC sales table, © DB Shaw 2010https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/johnkeeseydemo.jpgjohnKeeseyDemoJoan's husband, John Keesey, joined us to demonstrate plein aire painting in watercolor, © DB Shaw 2010https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dshawdemo.jpgdShawDemoDeb Shaw demonstrates on the Back Patio, © DB Shaw 2010https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/claraakikojanice.jpgclaraAkikoJaniceR to L: Clara Josephs, Akiko Enokido and Janice Sharp demonstrate in the Secret Garden, © DB Shaw 2010https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/sign.jpgsignBAGSC sign at the entrance to the Secret Garden, © DB Shaw, 20102010-12-06T00:24:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/12/05/stilton-and-walnut-pie/2010-12-05T23:25:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/10/17/bagsc-opening-at-the-fine-arts-building-in-los-angeles/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/lesliehangingwire2.jpgleslieHangingWire2Leslie hanging the wire system during the show set up on Wednesday.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/janicecleaning.jpgjaniceCleaningJanice was a whirling dervish during the show hanging on Wednesday, polishing the wood on the inside of all the cabinets.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/openingstart.jpgopeningStartBAGSC members at the start of the opening reception.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/joanjanicehubbies.jpgjoanJaniceHubbiesLeft to right: John Keesey, Joan Keesey, Janice Sharp and Dane Hoiberghttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/bannerinwindow.jpgbannerInWindowBAGSC Banner in the window of the Fine Arts Buildinghttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/opening.jpgopeningOpening Reception at the Fine Arts Building2010-11-02T02:24:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/10/17/pictures-from-watercolor-west-xlii-annual-international-exhibition-opening-reception/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_3006.jpgIMG_3006Kathy Dunham and Clara Josephs at the Opening Reception.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/p1130224.jpgP1130224Kathy Dunham at Watercolor West with her painting of day lilies, "A Love In Bloom"2010-10-17T23:12:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/10/09/view-the-bagsc-show-at-the-fine-arts-building-and-join-the-la-artwalk-reception/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/big_finearts_2.jpgbig_FINEARTS_2Interior art display area in the Fine Arts Building. Photo courtesy of http://www.ratkovich.net/development/office/fineartsbuildinghttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/62091_122124461175620_122115321176534_118708_2355059_n1.jpg62091_122124461175620_122115321176534_118708_2355059_nMap of the LA Artwalk area for Thursday, October 14. Courtesy of http://www.facebook.com/downtownartwalk#!/downtownartwalkhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/62091_122124461175620_122115321176534_118708_2355059_n.jpg62091_122124461175620_122115321176534_118708_2355059_n2010-10-09T17:08:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/10/03/asba-2010-conference-hillary-parkers-composition-class/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_2963.jpgIMG_2963Cotton bolls, photo © Clara Josephshttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_2952.jpgIMG_2952Hillary Parker and students, photo © Clara Josephshttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_29421.jpgIMG_2942Phipps Garden Center, photo © Clara Josephshttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_2942.jpgIMG_2942Phipps Garden Center2010-10-04T04:57:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/10/03/painting-on-vellum/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_2892.jpgIMG_2892Kate Nessler's stitched vellum piece, © Kate Nessler, photo by Clara Josephshttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_2970.jpgIMG_2970Wash on vellumhttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_2968.jpgIMG_2968Sample card of different types of vellum2012-07-28T15:50:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/10/03/rush-call-for-entries-for-the-fast-track-show-at-the-fine-arts-building-and-la-art-walk/2010-10-04T04:55:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/10/03/asba-2010-conference-akiko-enokido-at-the-hunt/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_2888.jpgIMG_2888Akiko Enokido and Rose Pellicano at the ASBA Portfolio Presentation. Photo by Clara Josephs.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_2938.jpgIMG_2938Akiko Enokido talking with Lugene Bruno at the well-attended opening. Photo by Clara Josephs.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_2905.jpgIMG_2905Deborah Shaw, Janice Sharp, Akiko Enokido about to go into the Hunt opening. Photo by Clara Josephs.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/withpainting.jpgwithPaintingAkiko Enokido with her painting at the Hunt opening. Photo by DB Shaw.2010-10-04T04:31:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/10/03/sally-jacobs-show-from-the-ground-up-at-the-tag-gallery/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/tomatoesjacobs.jpgType = ArtScans RGB : Gamma = 2.000Sneak preview of one of Sally's new watercolors: "Tomatoes", © 2010, Sally Jacobs, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/old-artichoke-1800ucmatth.jpgType = ArtScans RGB : Gamma = 2.000Sneak preview of one of Sally's new watercolors: "Old Artichoke", © 2010, Sally Jacobs, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/strawberries-1800ucmatth-bluebg2.jpgType = ArtScans RGB : Gamma = 2.000Sneak preview of one of Sally's new watercolors: "Strawberries", © 2010, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/sallypostcardfront2.jpegsallyPostcardFront"Garden Flowers", by Sally Jacobs. Postcard invitation from a 27" x 22" watercolor. © 2010, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/sallypostcardfront1.jpegsallyPostcardFront"Garden Flowers", by Sally Jacobs. Postcard invitation from a 27" x 22" watercolor. © 2010, all rights reserved.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/sallypostcardfront.jpegsallyPostcardFront"Garden Flowers", by Sally Jacobs. Postcard invitation from a 27" x 22" watercolor. © 2010, all rights reserved.2010-10-04T04:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/10/03/kathy-dunham-exhibiting-in-watercolor-west-xlii-annual-international-exhibition/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/a-love-in-bloom-kdunham-copy-cropped.jpgA, Love in Bloom, KDunham copy cropped"A Love in Bloom, Kathy Dunham, watercolor, © 2010, all rights reserved.2010-10-04T03:07:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/09/15/tania-marien-to-teach-plant-morphology-and-economic-botany-at-virginia-robinson-gardens/2010-09-16T13:49:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/09/15/margaret-best-to-teach-flower-portrait-3-day-workshop-at-virginia-robinson-gardens/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/bestrosacaninarosehip.jpgBestRosaCaninaRosehipRosa Canina, Rosehip, watercolor by Margaret Best, © 20102011-12-17T11:41:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/09/12/deborah-ravin-class-%e2%80%9cclassic-illustration-styles-of-beatrix-potter%e2%80%9d%e2%80%a8/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/art-collection1.jpgArt CollectionOur artwork, accomplished during class.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/afternoontea1.jpgafternoonTeaAfternoon tea during class.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/potteritems1.jpgpotterItemsBeatrix Potter display.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/art-collection.jpgArt CollectionOur work accomplished in class.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/afternoontea.jpgafternoonTeaAfternoon tea during class.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/potteritems.jpgpotterItemsBeatrix Potter display.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/debravindemo.jpgdebRavinDemoDeborah Ravin demonstrating technique during her class.2010-09-13T00:20:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/09/10/upcoming-classes-taught-by-julie-schneider-ljubenkov/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/shinto-arch-recovering-landscapes-with-jan.jpgShinto Arch, recovering landscapes with JanShinto Arch, recovering landscapes with Jan, made in the "Introduction to Mosaic Sculpture" class.2011-02-02T00:01:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/09/10/call-for-entries-rancho-los-alamitos/2010-09-10T19:02:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/09/06/bagsc-october-2-quarterly-meeting/2010-09-06T17:31:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/09/04/introduction-to-chinese-brush-painting-class/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/chinesebambooblog.jpgChinese Brush Painting, Bamboo, Gloria Whea-Fun TengChinese Brush Painting, Bamboo, by Gloria Whea-Fun Teng, © 2009, all rights reserved.2010-09-05T00:28:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/08/01/filoli-12th-annual-botanical-art-exhibition-a-class-on-nepenthes-taught-by-hillary-parker/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/margaret-best.jpgMargaret BestMargaret Best Paintings at Filolihttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/a_enokidopaintingfiloli.jpgA_EnokidoPaintingFiloliAkido Enokido Painting at Filolihttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/joan-and-buckeye.jpgJoan Keesey with Buckeye Painting at FiloliJoan Keesey with Buckeye Painting at Filoli2010-08-02T00:21:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/08/01/botanical-art-classes-at-the-virginia-robinson-gardens/2010-08-02T00:09:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/08/01/mike-sibley-to-teach-a-graphite-class-in-solvang-ca/2010-08-01T23:54:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/08/01/morgan-kari-wins-pastel-society-show-first-place/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/mkarifirstplace1.jpgMorgan Kari with First Place Pastel PaintingMorgan Kari with First Place Pastel Paintinghttps://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/mkarifirstplace.jpgMorgan Kari with First Place Pastel PaintingMorgan Kari with First Place Pastel Painting2010-08-01T23:41:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/07/31/paint-mushrooms-with-alexander-sasha-viazmensky/2010-07-31T15:45:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/07/17/a-few-spaces-are-still-available-for-deborah-ravins-class-classic-illustration-styles-of-beatrix-potter/2010-07-18T16:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/07/03/chapman-university-exhibition-update/2010-07-04T01:49:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/06/25/bagsc-exhibition-opportunity-at-chapman-university-in-orange/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/currentlibraryexhibition.jpgcurrentLibraryExhibitionLooking at a current exhibition hanging at Chapman University.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/hangingarea.jpghangingAreaLooking at an area for hanging.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/initialmeeting.jpginitialMeetingInitial meeting to discuss the show.2010-06-26T01:10:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/05/21/sign-up-now-for-the-few-remaining-spots-in-margaret-bests-red-class-in-june/2010-05-21T17:24:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/05/21/join-us-for-the-next-bagsc-quarterly-meeting-at-morgans-new-studio/2010-05-21T17:11:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/05/21/classes-at-the-virginia-robinson-gardens/2010-05-21T15:25:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/04/04/margaret-bests-red-class-in-june-and-other-important-dates-to-save/2010-04-05T05:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/04/04/join-bagsc-for-the-opening-reception-for-the-la-arboretum-library-show/2010-04-05T04:55:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/04/04/recipes-from-the-bagsc-march-20th-meeting/2010-04-05T04:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/04/04/arillyn-moran-lawrence-at-the-broome-street-gallery-ny/2010-04-05T15:25:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/04/02/pastel-society-show-at-manhattan-beach-creative-art-center/2010-04-02T14:30:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/03/10/625/2010-03-11T18:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/03/06/botanical-art-featured-at-palos-verdes-art-center/2010-03-06T19:20:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/03/05/join-us-for-the-bagsc-quarterly-meeting-at-newport-beach/2010-03-05T22:16:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/02/27/call-for-entries-to-the-2010-la-garden-show-at-the-los-angeles-arboretum/2010-02-27T21:20:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/02/26/bagsc-in-the-desert-blown-out-of-the-water-due-to-storms/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/cvwatercolor.jpgCoachella Valley Watercolor Show InviteCoachella Valley Watercolor Show Announcement2010-02-26T20:12:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/02/21/call-for-entries-newport-beach-watermiser-event/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/watermiserlogo10f.pngwaterMiserLogo10F2010-02-21T21:55:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/02/21/print-announcement-postcards-with-your-artwork/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/gloriapostcardfrontv1.jpggloriaPostcardFrontV1For those of you who weren't able to attend the last BAGSC meeting, here's a sample from the same print of the postcard front for Gloria Whea-Fun Teng's Long Beach show. © 2009, Gloria Whea-Fun Teng2010-02-21T20:53:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/02/09/dick-rauh-class-in-march/2010-02-09T19:57:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/01/31/spend-a-bagsc-day-in-the-desert/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/cactus103.gifcactus103One of the many flowers blooming at Pool of water at Aerie Art Garden.https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/bcthomaspo116.gifbcthomaspo116Pool of water at Aerie Art Garden.2010-02-04T00:28:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bagscblog.com/2010/01/26/exhibiting-at-the-hunt/https://bagscblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/camelliajaponica.jpgCamellia JaponicaCamellia Japonica, watercolor, © 2009, Akiko 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